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Public companies praised by Donald Trump

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A categorized list of all the companies that President Trump has publicly praised in the last year. The list is sorted by increase in stock price since the approximate date that the praise was publicized.

The dataset includes the type and quality of praise. For instance, companies that were both praised and criticized in the same speech are labelled as edge cases.

Coverage window: Jun 1, 2025 to 2026-06-01

"Stock price change" = percentage change in adjusted closing price from the date of the source event to 2026-06-02.

CompanyTickerPraiseSpecificsPraise QualityPraise CategoryDateStock price changeEventSource LinkSector
Micron Technology, Inc.$MUMicron was called a 'great company.'The praise was tied to Micron's stated $200B U.S. investment in memory-chip manufacturing.HighDirect named-company praise / investment praise2025-08-06+879.65%White House remarks on Apple domestic investmentAmerican Presidency Project transcriptSemiconductors / Memory
Micron Technology, Inc.$MUMicron's impact described as 'fantastic. Really fantastic.'Micron discussed a $200B memory-manufacturing investment, roughly 90,000 jobs, and claimed $1.5T economic impact; Trump praised those figures.MediumInvestment/scale praise2025-10-21+426.48%White House Diwali celebrationAmerican Presidency Project transcriptSemiconductors / Memory
Intel Corporation$INTCIntel called a 'Great American Company' with an 'incredible future.'Trump praised a deal under which the United States would own/control about 10% of Intel, saying he negotiated with Lip-Bu Tan and describing the shares as worth about $11B; the rationale was semiconductor and chip security.HighDirect named-company praise / deal praise2025-08-22+335.20%Truth Social post on U.S. stake in IntelAmerican Presidency Project Truth Social archiveSemiconductors
Micron Technology, Inc.$MUMicron described as 'doing fantastically.'Trump praised Micron during remarks with business leaders after Micron discussed memory-chip investment and manufacturing.HighDirect named-company praise2025-12-10+303.86%White House business leaders roundtableAmerican Presidency Project transcriptSemiconductors / Memory
Dell Technologies Inc.$DELLTrump said, 'go out and buy a Dell computer.'Trump thanked Michael and Susan Dell and directly endorsed Dell computers as a great product during a speech on economic development.HighDirect product praise / purchase endorsement2026-02-19+266.71%Rome, Georgia economic-development speechRoll Call Factba.se transcriptTechnology hardware / IT
Dell Technologies Inc.$DELLDell was said to 'make a great product.'Trump praised Michael and Susan Dell and Dell products during a White House business roundtable linked to investment, computing, and children's investment accounts.HighDirect product praise2025-12-10+211.93%White House business leaders roundtableAmerican Presidency Project transcriptTechnology hardware / IT
Intel Corporation$INTCIntel included among 'GREAT American Companies.'Trump said the H200 export-license/payment approach would also apply to Intel, linking the praise to U.S. AI leadership, chip production, and payments to the U.S. Treasury.MediumCollective praise with named company2025-12-08+167.82%Truth Social post on AI-chip export policyAmerican Presidency Project Truth Social archiveSemiconductors
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.$AMDAMD included among 'GREAT American Companies.'Trump said the same export-license/payment approach applied to AMD and Intel, linking the praise to AI-chip exports and U.S. manufacturing/revenue.MediumCollective praise with named company2025-12-08+135.87%Truth Social post on AI-chip export policyAmerican Presidency Project Truth Social archiveSemiconductors / AI chips
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company$HPETrump responded 'Great' to HPE's investment and technology remarks.HPE discussed a $3.5B secure-manufacturing investment, cloud/security networks, and supercomputers; Trump praised the remarks in that context.MediumGeneric praise after company investment statement2025-12-10+124.92%White House business leaders roundtableAmerican Presidency Project transcriptEnterprise technology / Cloud / Supercomputing
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited$TSM / 2330.TWNamed in the broader 'great companies' U.S. investment passage.Trump cited TSMC's $200B U.S. investment while praising companies he said were building in the United States.MediumCollective praise with named company2025-08-06+94.71%White House remarks on Apple domestic investmentAmerican Presidency Project transcriptSemiconductors / Foundry
Dell Technologies Inc.$DELLTrump said, 'Go out and buy a Dell!'Trump again endorsed Dell products while praising Michael and Susan Dell's involvement in Trump Accounts/children's savings policy; market coverage noted a stock reaction.HighDirect product praise / purchase endorsement2026-05-08+67.13%White House Mother's Day / Trump Accounts event coverageStocktwits market coverageTechnology hardware / IT
General Motors Company$GMNamed in a broader 'great companies' U.S. investment passage.Trump named GM among companies investing many billions of dollars in the United States.MediumCollective praise with named company2025-08-06+56.85%White House remarks on Apple domestic investmentAmerican Presidency Project transcriptAutomobiles
Alphabet Inc. (Google)$GOOGL / GOOGGoogle called a 'great company' and 'American company.'Trump objected to European penalties on Google, including a $3.5B fine and a prior $13B penalty, framing the dispute as EU action against American technology companies and saying the U.S. should not let it happen.HighDirect named-company praise / defense of company2025-09-05+54.33%Remarks and Truth Social post on EU fines against U.S. tech companiesAmerican Presidency Project transcriptTechnology / Internet
Merck & Co., Inc.$MRKNamed in a broader passage about major companies investing in the U.S.Trump named Merck among companies investing 'many billions of dollars' domestically.MediumCollective praise with named company2025-08-06+49.38%White House remarks on Apple domestic investmentAmerican Presidency Project transcriptHealthcare / Pharmaceuticals
Apple Inc.$AAPLTim Cook called a 'great legend'; Apple described as coming home.Trump hosted Apple CEO Tim Cook and tied the praise to Apple's announced $600B U.S. investment over four years, including a U.S. manufacturing program, Kentucky smart glass, Houston servers, data centers, 20,000 jobs, Detroit manufacturing academy, semiconductor/equipment work, and rare-earth recycling.HighDirect named-company praise / investment praise2025-08-06+48.40%White House remarks on Apple domestic investmentAmerican Presidency Project transcriptTechnology
Eni S.p.A.$E / ENI.MITrump said Eni had done a 'great job.'The praise was tied to Eni's energy operations and discussion of gas/oil cooperation in the oil-and-gas executive meeting.MediumGeneric named-company/leader praise2026-01-09+48.18%Meeting with oil and gas company executivesAmerican Presidency Project transcriptIntegrated energy
Valero Energy Corporation$VLOTrump responded 'That's great' to Valero's remarks.Valero discussed refining capacity and configuration for Venezuelan oil; Trump praised the remarks during the energy-company meeting.MediumGeneric praise after company remarks2026-01-09+40.95%Meeting with oil and gas company executivesAmerican Presidency Project transcriptRefining
Eli Lilly and Company$LLYEli Lilly described as 'fantastic also.'Trump said Eli Lilly was also with the administration on drug-pricing efforts and expected to follow in the broader pharmaceutical-pricing push.HighDirect named-company praise2025-09-30+40.15%Prescription drug-pricing remarksAmerican Presidency Project transcriptPharmaceuticals
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.$PANWTrump called Palo Alto a 'hot one' and said 'fantastic job.'Palo Alto Networks discussed being the largest cybersecurity company, critical infrastructure protection, cyberwar, and a $25B insourcing plan; Trump praised the company and CEO.HighDirect named-company / performance praise2025-10-21+38.61%White House Diwali celebrationAmerican Presidency Project transcriptCybersecurity
Ford Motor Company$FFord called a 'good old staple' and said to be 'doing a good job.'Trump praised Ford's $2B Louisville Assembly Plant investment, 2,200 Kentucky jobs, and F-150 plant production running around the clock.HighDirect named-company / investment praise2026-03-11+35.03%Walton, Kentucky economy remarksAmerican Presidency Project transcriptAutomobiles
Johnson & Johnson$JNJNamed in the broader 'great companies' investment passage.Trump pointed to Johnson & Johnson's $55B U.S. investment while listing companies investing domestically.MediumCollective praise with named company2025-08-06+33.92%White House remarks on Apple domestic investmentAmerican Presidency Project transcriptHealthcare / Pharmaceuticals
International Business Machines Corporation$IBMNamed in a list of major 'great' companies investing in the U.S.Trump pointed to IBM's investment of more than $150B as part of a broader claim that major companies were moving investment back to the United States.MediumCollective praise with named company2025-08-06+33.86%White House remarks on Apple domestic investmentAmerican Presidency Project transcriptTechnology / AI / Enterprise
Qualcomm Incorporated$QCOMQualcomm described as having 'done amazing.'Trump congratulated Qualcomm leadership, tying the praise to company success, chip technology, data-center/robotics applications, and investment plans.HighDirect named-company praise2025-12-10+33.04%White House business leaders roundtableAmerican Presidency Project transcriptSemiconductors / Wireless / AI
Apple Inc.$AAPLApple called a 'great American company.'Trump objected to Apple's EU fine, saying Apple should get its money back and pairing it with a broader defense of American tech companies targeted by Europe.HighDirect named-company praise / defense of company2025-09-05+31.88%Remarks and Truth Social post on EU fines against U.S. tech companiesAmerican Presidency Project transcriptTechnology
Caterpillar Inc.$CATCaterpillar included among 'great companies.'Trump grouped Caterpillar with John Deere and Case while asking equipment makers to pass cost savings to farmers.MediumCollective praise with named company2026-03-27+31.08%Remarks to farmersAmerican Presidency Project transcriptConstruction and mining machinery
Ford Motor Company$FTrump told Ford's CEO he was 'doing a great job.'The praise occurred during auto-fuel-efficiency remarks; Ford's CEO discussed fuel standards, affordability, U.S. assembly plants, and domestic manufacturing.MediumDirect leader/company praise2025-12-03+26.25%Fuel-efficiency standards remarksAmerican Presidency Project transcriptAutomobiles
Shell plc$SHELTrump responded 'That's great' to Shell's remarks.Shell discussed energy operations and LNG/offtake context during the energy-company meeting; Trump praised the remarks.MediumGeneric praise after company remarks2026-01-09+24.85%Meeting with oil and gas company executivesAmerican Presidency Project transcriptIntegrated energy
NVIDIA Corporation$NVDANamed among the 'greatest companies in the world' investing in the U.S.Trump said Nvidia was investing $500B in the United States while listing large technology and industrial investments he credited to his policies.MediumCollective praise with named company2025-08-06+24.21%White House remarks on Apple domestic investmentAmerican Presidency Project transcriptTechnology / AI chips
Halliburton Company$HALTrump told Halliburton, 'Great job.'The praise occurred in an oil-and-gas executive meeting focused on energy services, production, and reopening/rebuilding energy operations.MediumGeneric named-company/leader praise2026-01-09+23.59%Meeting with oil and gas company executivesAmerican Presidency Project transcriptOilfield services
ConocoPhillips$COPConoco included among 'Great companies. Massive companies.'Trump grouped Conoco with ExxonMobil and Chevron while praising major energy companies in the oil-and-gas meeting.MediumCollective praise with named company2026-01-09+21.64%Meeting with oil and gas company executivesAmerican Presidency Project transcriptExploration and production
Exxon Mobil Corporation$XOMExxon described as 'amazing' and an 'amazing company.'Trump praised ExxonMobil during oil-and-gas remarks focused on energy development, Venezuela-related operations, and U.S. energy production.HighDirect named-company praise2026-01-09+21.64%Meeting with oil and gas company executivesAmerican Presidency Project transcriptIntegrated oil and gas
Apple Inc.$AAPLApple called a 'great company.'Trump praised Apple and Tim Cook while discussing $2.5B to make iPhone/Apple Watch glass in Kentucky and a broader $650B U.S. plant commitment.HighDirect named-company praise / investment praise2026-03-11+20.97%Walton, Kentucky economy remarksAmerican Presidency Project transcriptTechnology
NVIDIA Corporation$NVDABlackwell chips were called 'incredible' and 'highly advanced.'Trump said NVIDIA would be allowed to ship H200 chips to approved China customers under conditions, with 25% paid to the U.S.; he emphasized keeping U.S. AI leadership and jobs, and excluded the most advanced Blackwell chips.HighDirect product/technology praise2025-12-08+20.09%Truth Social post on Nvidia H200 exportsAmerican Presidency Project Truth Social archiveTechnology / AI chips
International Business Machines Corporation$IBMIBM called a 'great company' and one of the hottest companies.Trump praised IBM's turnaround under Arvind Krishna, saying it had moved from troubled to a top-performing company and discussing its large U.S. investments.HighDirect named-company praise2025-10-21+18.91%White House Diwali celebrationAmerican Presidency Project transcriptTechnology / AI / Enterprise
Palantir Technologies Inc.$PLTRPalantir said to have 'great war fighting capabilities and equipment.'The praise focused on Palantir's defense technology and capabilities, and was reported as moving PLTR shares.HighDirect product/technology praise2026-04-10+18.83%Truth Social post on Palantir capabilitiesBloomberg Law coverageTechnology / Defense AI / Data analytics
Chevron Corporation$CVXTrump told Chevron, 'you did a great job.'The praise was tied to Chevron's Venezuela presence and continued operations during difficult conditions.MediumDirect leader/company praise2026-01-09+17.89%Meeting with oil and gas company executivesAmerican Presidency Project transcriptIntegrated oil and gas
The Coca-Cola Company$KOTrump called Coca-Cola's cane-sugar move 'very good' and 'better.'Trump said Coca-Cola had agreed to use real cane sugar in U.S. Coke at his suggestion; AP reported the company did not confirm a full flagship switch but appreciated Trump's enthusiasm and later details were expected.MediumProduct/formula praise2025-07-16+15.66%Truth Social post / AP coverage on cane-sugar Coca-ColaAssociated Press coverageBeverages / Consumer staples
Merck & Co., Inc.$MRKMerck called a 'great company.'Trump thanked Merck's CEO during drug-pricing remarks and linked the praise to Merck's participation in pharmaceutical pricing and access initiatives.HighDirect named-company praise2025-12-19+15.25%Prescription drug-pricing remarksAmerican Presidency Project transcriptPharmaceuticals
Intel Corporation$INTCTrump said he was 'very proud' of Intel.The praise was tied to Intel's share-price rise and Trump's claim that the U.S. stake had produced more than $30B of value for the United States.HighDirect named-company praise / stock-and-deal praise2026-04-29+13.91%Truth Social post on Intel stock and U.S. stakeTrump Truth archive / market coverageSemiconductors
Walmart Inc.$WMTTrump said, 'Great company, Walmart.'The praise was tied to Walmart's Thanksgiving meal-cost data, which Trump used to claim a lower Thanksgiving dinner cost versus the Biden period.HighDirect named-company praise2025-11-06+11.86%Working dinner with Central Asian leaders / reporter exchangeAmerican Presidency Project transcriptRetail / Consumer staples
HP Inc.$HPQTrump said HP was 'doing really well.'The praise was linked to HP's role in personal computing, AI at the edge, devices, and company performance.MediumNamed-company performance praise2025-12-10+10.09%White House business leaders roundtableAmerican Presidency Project transcriptTechnology hardware / PCs / Printing
Novartis AG$NVS / NOVN.SWTrump told Novartis, 'Great job.'The praise came during remarks with pharmaceutical companies participating in drug-pricing and TrumpRx/MFN announcements.MediumGeneric praise after company remarks2025-12-19+8.68%Prescription drug-pricing remarksAmerican Presidency Project transcriptPharmaceuticals
AstraZeneca PLC$AZNAstraZeneca called 'one of the great companies' and an 'amazing company.'The praise was tied to drug-pricing talks, Most Favored Nation pricing, TrumpRx, a $50B U.S. investment plan over five years, and a Virginia plant.HighDirect named-company praise2025-10-10+7.16%Prescription drug-pricing remarksAmerican Presidency Project transcriptPharmaceuticals
International Business Machines Corporation$IBMIBM's CEO called a 'legend' and stock praised as reaching a 'new stratosphere.'Trump connected the praise to IBM's turnaround, stock performance, and its announced $150B U.S. investment.HighDirect leader/company/stock praise2025-12-10+6.68%White House business leaders roundtableAmerican Presidency Project transcriptTechnology / AI / Enterprise
Pfizer Inc.$PFEPfizer said to be 'right at the top.'Trump praised Pfizer and CEO Albert Bourla in connection with a drug-pricing agreement and Pfizer's stated $70B U.S. spending/investment plan.HighDirect named-company praise2025-09-30+5.49%Prescription drug-pricing remarksAmerican Presidency Project transcriptPharmaceuticals
Tesla, Inc.$TSLATesla/Elon product described as a 'great product.'Trump said he liked electric cars as a product and praised Elon Musk's product while arguing against an EV mandate and saying buyers should be free to choose.MediumProduct/leader praise2026-03-11+3.90%Walton, Kentucky economy remarksAmerican Presidency Project transcriptAutomobiles / EVs
Gilead Sciences, Inc.$GILDGilead called a 'good company.'The praise was linked to Gilead's participation in drug-pricing actions and remarks around discounted medicines.HighDirect named-company praise2025-12-19+3.22%Prescription drug-pricing remarksAmerican Presidency Project transcriptBiopharmaceuticals
CNH Industrial N.V. (Case IH / Case Construction)$CNHCase included among 'great companies.'Trump referred to Case alongside John Deere and Caterpillar as great companies while asking for lower equipment costs for farmers.MediumCollective praise with named company / brand2026-03-27+3.15%Remarks to farmersAmerican Presidency Project transcriptAgricultural and construction machinery
Bristol Myers Squibb Company$BMYBristol Myers Squibb included among 'amazing companies.'The praise was tied to drug donations and pricing/access commitments, including references to Eliquis and other medicines in the drug-pricing event.MediumCompany/initiative praise2025-12-19+2.76%Prescription drug-pricing remarksAmerican Presidency Project transcriptPharmaceuticals
Deere & Company$DEJohn Deere included among 'great companies.'Trump urged John Deere, Case, and Caterpillar to lower tractor/equipment costs for farmers after regulatory and manufacturing changes.MediumCollective praise with named company2026-03-27+2.52%Remarks to farmersAmerican Presidency Project transcriptAgricultural machinery / Industrial
GSK plc$GSKTrump told GSK 'Great job' and later called it a 'great company.'The praise was linked to GSK's participation in drug-pricing/TrumpRx actions and supply commitments.MediumDirect/generic named-company praise2025-12-19+2.44%Prescription drug-pricing remarksAmerican Presidency Project transcriptPharmaceuticals
Amgen Inc.$AMGNTrump told Amgen, 'Great job.'The praise followed Amgen remarks about drug pricing, Repatha/AmgenNow access, and U.S. R&D/manufacturing commitments.MediumGeneric praise after company remarks2025-12-19+1.73%Prescription drug-pricing remarksAmerican Presidency Project transcriptBiotechnology / Pharmaceuticals
GE Aerospace$GEGE Aerospace described as 'doing phenomenally.'Trump praised GE Aerospace while citing $1B in American manufacturing and a $115M expansion near Cincinnati.HighDirect named-company performance praise2026-03-11-2.29%Walton, Kentucky economy remarksAmerican Presidency Project transcriptAerospace / Industrial
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.$TMOThermo Fisher called a 'great company' / 'great American company.'Trump praised Thermo Fisher during a site visit and later remarks, tying it to a $2B domestic manufacturing commitment, reshoring medicine and pharmaceutical supply chains, and jobs.HighDirect named-company praise2026-03-11-2.65%Thermo Fisher site visit and Walton, Kentucky economy remarksGovInfo / American Presidency Project transcriptLife-sciences tools / Healthcare
Sanofi S.A.$SNY / SAN.PASanofi called a 'great company.'The praise was linked to drug-price reductions and participation in TrumpRx/Most Favored Nation drug-pricing initiatives.HighDirect named-company praise2025-12-19-6.20%Prescription drug-pricing remarksAmerican Presidency Project transcriptPharmaceuticals
Meta Platforms, Inc.$METATrump called Mark Zuckerberg's Meta appointment choice 'great.'Trump praised Dina Powell McCormick's appointment as president of Meta, calling her talented and saying Zuckerberg made a great choice.MediumLeader/appointment praise2026-01-12-6.83%Truth Social post on Meta leadership appointmentAmerican Presidency Project Truth Social archiveTechnology / Social media
Microsoft Corporation$MSFTTrump said 'thank you' and 'congratulations to Microsoft.'Trump praised Microsoft after saying the company would make changes to ensure Americans would not pick up the tab for utility costs related to data centers.MediumPolicy/deal endorsement with named company2026-01-12-7.10%Truth Social post on data-center utility costsAmerican Presidency Project Truth Social archiveTechnology / Cloud / AI
Toyota Motor Corporation$TM / 7203.TTrump said smaller Toyota cars were 'really nice' and less expensive.The remarks came in the context of fuel-efficiency standards, affordability, and allowing automakers to make smaller, cheaper, fuel-efficient vehicles.MediumProduct/policy praise2025-12-03-7.65%Fuel-efficiency standards remarksAmerican Presidency Project transcriptAutomobiles
McDonald's Corporation$MCDMcDonald's called an 'incredible company.'Trump praised McDonald's as a highly admired and successful company while addressing its Impact Summit and discussing franchisees, workers, and his campaign stop at a McDonald's restaurant.HighDirect named-company praise2025-11-17-7.68%McDonald's Impact Summit 2025American Presidency Project transcriptRestaurants / Consumer discretionary
Netflix, Inc.$NFLXTrump praised Netflix leadership but also raised market-share concerns.Trump praised Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos while saying regulators would need to examine Netflix's market share in its Warner Bros. bid.EdgeLeader/company-related praise with mixed antitrust caveat2025-12-08-13.91%Comments on Netflix-Warner Bros. dealBusiness Insider coverageStreaming / Media
Stellantis N.V.$STLANamed in a broader 'great companies' U.S. investment passage.Trump named Stellantis among companies investing many billions of dollars in the United States.MediumCollective praise with named company2025-08-06-14.29%White House remarks on Apple domestic investmentAmerican Presidency Project transcriptAutomobiles
Peabody Energy Corporation$BTUPeabody Energy called a 'great company.'Trump praised Peabody while signing a domestic coal-production executive order and introducing CEO Jim Grech.HighDirect named-company praise2026-02-11-19.01%Executive order on domestic coal productionAmerican Presidency Project transcriptCoal / Energy
Adobe Inc.$ADBEAdobe called a 'very, very great company.'Trump praised Adobe's products, Silicon Valley history, revenue scale, intellectual property, and investment/people.HighDirect named-company praise2025-10-21-26.69%White House Diwali celebrationAmerican Presidency Project transcriptSoftware / Creative cloud
Stellantis N.V.$STLATrump said, 'I think they're great' after Stellantis investment remarks.The praise was tied to Stellantis's $13B U.S. investment plan, roughly 50% output increase, five new vehicles, and 5,000 additional jobs.HighInvestment/deal praise2025-12-03-32.98%Fuel-efficiency standards remarksAmerican Presidency Project transcriptAutomobiles
SoftBank Group Corp.$9984.T / SFTBYNamed in a list of major companies 'coming into our country.'Trump cited SoftBank's planned investment of more than $100B in the United States in a broader praise passage.MediumCollective praise with named company2025-08-06
White House remarks on Apple domestic investmentAmerican Presidency Project transcriptTechnology investment / Conglomerate
Roche Holding AG / Genentech$ROG.SW / RHHBYGenentech/Roche referred to as 'great companies.'Trump praised the Roche/Genentech participants during drug-pricing remarks tied to TrumpRx/MFN commitments.MediumCollective praise with named company2025-12-19
Prescription drug-pricing remarksAmerican Presidency Project transcriptPharmaceuticals / Biotechnology
Repsol, S.A.$REP.MC / REPYYTrump said Repsol had done a 'great job.'The praise came during remarks with Repsol leadership about energy production, Venezuela, and U.S.-linked operations.MediumGeneric named-company/leader praise2026-01-09
Meeting with oil and gas company executivesAmerican Presidency Project transcriptIntegrated energy
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