If *any* other federal employee had tweeted in a way that gave the *appearance* of hinting at confidential information, they would be fired on the spot.

Plus there would be an investigation checking their emails and phone logs to make sure they hadn’t leaked to others, too.

— Justin Wolfers (@JustinWolfers) June 1, 2018

There is a big question about who he privately leaks data to and that should be investigated.
Privately leaking this information makes money for those who get it. Where does the money they “make” come from? People who don’t have the information. https://t.co/NoHuJTWUTX

— Betsey Stevenson (@BetseyStevenson) June 1, 2018

And Betsey’s point is spot on: If someone made money trading on a tip from the President, who do you think they’re making it from?

It’s you. Your retirement account. The money’s got to come from somewhere, after all.https://t.co/6FxmyQdoj3

— Justin Wolfers (@JustinWolfers) June 1, 2018