On Thursday, U.S. stock markets fell sharply, wiping out roughly $3 trillion in market value. The technology‑heavy Nasdaq index dropped 5.5 percent, while the broader S&P 500 fell 4.4 percent, marking the worst single‑day decline since the market slump in April 2023. The downturn followed the U.S. presidential election, in which the Democratic Party secured a victory. Some investors fear that the new administration could impose stricter regulation on the technology sector, potentially slowing the construction of artificial‑intelligence data centers. In a post on his Truth Social account, former President Donald Trump blamed the Democrats for the market collapse. “The stock markets had one of the worst days in history because of the election result,” Trump wrote. “So sad to watch! It took so much work to get to a level that no one has ever seen before, and then this. Your retirement savings have dropped.” He added, “Remember, it wasn’t the Republicans, it was the Democrats. Don’t be afraid, we will be bigger and stronger.” The market slide affected several high‑profile companies. Tesla’s shares fell nearly 11 percent, SpaceX’s shares dropped 9 percent, Nvidia fell 9 percent, Broadcom fell 10 percent, and Oracle also experienced a decline. The cause of the sharp sell‑off remains uncertain, but analysts point to concerns over potential regulatory changes under the new Democratic administration as a likely factor.