From TheWrap · Alyssa Ray · · 50s
Kalshi Checks Trump Press Secretary Bets
Kalshi investigates bets predicting Katie Zacharia would replace Trump’s press secretary.
In brief
Kalshi investigates bets predicting Katie Zacharia would replace Trump’s press secretary. Kalshi found three small bets made before Katie Zacharia became Trump’s press secretary. Originally reported by TheWrap.
Kalshi investigates Trump press secretary bets
Kalshi, a prediction market platform, is checking trades that predicted conservative media commentator Katie Zacharia would replace Karoline Leavitt as Trump’s White House press secretary.
Three small bets made before Zacharia’s appointment
A Wall Street Journal report says three small bets were placed before Zacharia’s appointment made headlines, with one bet of $19 placed around 10:43 p.m. Thursday.
Bets paid out after Zacharia’s appointment
Two additional bets of $74 and $80 were made at 1:41 p.m. Friday, with payouts of $3,689 and $4,023 scheduled after Zacharia’s appointment broke at 2 p.m. ET.
The takeaway
Kalshi found three small bets made before Katie Zacharia became Trump’s press secretary.
