Donald Trump brings his business acumen into the political arena once again. The former US President, now 79 years old, made a significant financial move in December 2025. He bought corporate bonds issued by Victoria's Secret. The total value of this investment reaches up to one million dollars.
Details of the Bond Purchases
Trump executed two separate transactions for these bonds. The first purchase occurred on December 12, 2025. The second followed just four days later on December 16. Each transaction held a value between $250,001 and $500,001. According to a disclosure filed with the US Office of Government Ethics on January 14, these bonds carry an annual interest rate of 4.6 percent. They will mature in July 2029.
This recent investment forms part of a larger pattern. In the past few weeks, Trump has engaged in other financial activities. These additional transactions potentially total over one hundred million dollars.
Online Reactions and Speculation
The news of Trump's bond purchases quickly captured public attention online. Many netizens expressed surprise and curiosity about his motives.
Patt Morrison, a columnist for the Los Angeles Times, posed a provocative question. She wondered if Trump planned to bring Victoria's Secret models to the White House. "Is he planning a July 4 lingerie show on his new White House paved patio to celebrate American independence?" Morrison wrote.
Other commentators focused on the potential political implications. They suggested the investment might aim to influence Les Wexner, the former head of Victoria's Secret. Wexner faces a subpoena to discuss his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein before the House Oversight Committee. Some users argued Trump wants Wexner to "say the right things" during his upcoming congressional testimony.
Social media comments reflected this theory. "Two words…Lex Wexner," one user stated. Another simply asked, "Odd. Was Wexner becoming chatty?"
Why Victoria's Secret Matters
Victoria's Secret stands as one of the world's most recognized lingerie brands. Its financial performance has been strong recently. The company's share price skyrocketed by 225 percent over the last six months.
The brand's history connects to Les Wexner, a billionaire who served as its longtime leader. Wexner maintained close ties with Jeffrey Epstein, who acted as his financial manager from 1987 to 2007. Wexner has faced accusations of ignoring sexual assault complaints against Epstein in the mid-1990s.
Although Trump never entered a formal financial relationship with Wexner or Victoria's Secret, their paths have crossed. Trump attended several 'Secret Angels' parties hosted by the brand during the 1990s. Photographs from these events show him with Jeffrey Epstein on at least two occasions.
Wexner stepped down as CEO of Victoria's Secret in 2020. He continues to hold the position of chairman emeritus. This ongoing connection fuels speculation that Trump's investment relates to Wexner's situation.
Trump's Distance from Epstein
Trump and his administration have consistently tried to separate themselves from Jeffrey Epstein. The convicted sex offender died in prison in 2019. However, public fascination with Epstein's life and associations persists to this day.
This bond purchase by a former president inevitably draws attention to those past connections. It raises questions about business decisions intersecting with personal and political histories.
