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The total value of these transactions ranged between approximately $79 million and $270 million, according to a CNBC analysis."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Among the disclosed trades, Trump bought between $15,001 and $50,000 of SpaceX shares on July 10. He later sold between $1,001 and $15,000 of the same company's shares on July 17. SpaceX is a government contractor and the company of Elon Musk, a former advisor to Trump."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"On July 20, Trump sold between $5 million and $25 million each of Microsoft and Amazon shares. On the same day, he also sold between $1 million and $5 million of Oracle shares. The disclosure also notes purchases of Nvidia and Northrop Grumman shares."},{"type":"heading","text":"Disagreement on transaction details"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"While multiple reports confirm Trump's sale of Microsoft and Amazon shares on July 20, the exact value range differs. CNBC reported sales of between $5 million and $25 million each for both companies. Infomoney.com.br and BizToc also stated sales included Amazon and Microsoft shares that cost $25 million each. However, DiarioBitcoin reported sales of Microsoft and Amazon for up to $25 million each."},{"type":"heading","text":"Omissions in coverage"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"None of the right-rated reports below mention the total number of securities transactions (1,156) or the total value range ($79 million to $270 million) of Trump's July trades. 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