In a climate of heightened market volatility, renowned financial analyst Jim Cramer has publicly urged President Donald Trump to exercise caution on social media. On March 11, 2025, Cramer posted on X (formerly Twitter): "Market trying to mount another comeback, please keep President Trump away from X."
Cramer's plea comes as U.S. stocks have been battered in recent weeks due to escalating tariff wars initiated by the Trump administration. The S&P 500 has declined over 9% from its February highs, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq has fallen nearly 14%. Notably, major technology stocks like Tesla and NVIDIA have seen significant downturns, with Tesla down 50% and NVIDIA 29% from their recent peaks.
The market's instability has been further exacerbated by President Trump's active presence on social media. On March 10, 2025, The Guardian reported that Trump shared more than 100 posts on Truth Social as global markets reacted negatively to his refusal to rule out a potential recession.
Historically, Trump's tweets have had measurable impacts on financial markets. For instance, a study analyzing over 8,000 of his tweets found that those containing keywords like "tariff" or "trade war" led to immediate declines in the S&P 500 and increased trading volumes.
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In light of these developments, Cramer's appeal reflects a broader concern among financial analysts and investors. The intersection of presidential communications and market performance underscores the delicate balance between policy announcements and economic stability. As markets attempt to recover, the call for measured and strategic communication from the nation's leadership has become increasingly pertinent.