The Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) has requested an investigation by the SEC into stock trading practices related to Donald Trump’s company, DJT shares. This request follows significant fluctuations in DJT share prices on April 17, 2025. Concerns center around Qube Research & Technologies, which holds substantial short positions in DJT stock. TMTG believes these activities could indicate illegal market manipulation, citing past instances of suspicious trading related to DJT shares and the company’s continued presence on Nasdaq’s Regulation SHO Threshold Security List for over two months in 2024. The request has triggered a 4% surge in DJT shares, although they are still down about 40% this year. Experts highlight the need for increased market transparency as TMTG emphasizes. If confirmed, these investigations may lead to broader regulatory changes impacting stock trading norms and investor protection.