https://vid.freedif.org/videos/watch/423549b7-e6fc-4066-a227-50e71f2db372 President Donald Trump has established a reputation as a pro-stock-market president, leading to record highs in the market, while also causing some of its most significant drops. These extreme fluctuations are driven more by headlines than by underlying fundamentals, especially those related to government policy. CNBC’s Sean Colon breaks down how investors perceive Trump’s impact on the market and what this means for everyday investors. Reporter: Sean Conlon Produced and Edited by: Jeff Huang Animation: Jason Reginato, Emily Park Managing Producer: Anuz Thapa Senior Director of Video: Lindsey Jacobson Additional Footage: Getty Images » Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision About CNBC: From 'Wall Street' to 'Main Street' to award winning original documentaries and Reality TV series, CNBC has you covered. Experience special sneak peeks of your favorite shows, exclusive video and more. Want to get ahead at work? Then you need to learn how to make effective small talk. In CNBC’s new online course, How To Talk To People At Work, expert instructors teach you how to use everyday conversation to gain visibility, build meaningful relationships and advance your career. Sign up now: https://cnb.cx/4sGlSkh Connect with CNBC News Online Get the latest news: https://www.cnbc.com/ Follow CNBC on LinkedIn: https://cnb.cx/LinkedInCNBC Follow CNBC News on Instagram: https://cnb.cx/InstagramCNBC Follow CNBC News on Facebook: https://cnb.cx/LikeCNBC Follow CNBC on Threads: https://cnb.cx/threads Follow CNBC News on X: https://cnb.cx/FollowCNBC Follow CNBC on WhatsApp: https://cnb.cx/WhatsAppCNBC #CNBC Why Investors Are Living Through President Trump's Stock Market Thu, 21 May 2026 02:54:28 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://vid.freedif.org https://vid.freedif.org/client/assets/images/icons/icon-1500x1500.png https://vid.freedif.org/videos/watch/423549b7-e6fc-4066-a227-50e71f2db372 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://vid.freedif.org/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.