# Kalshi Checks Trump Press Secretary Bets

> Kalshi investigates bets predicting Katie Zacharia would replace Trump’s press secretary.
- Title: Kalshi Checks Trump Press Secretary Bets · TheWrap | Shortify
- Summary: Kalshi investigates bets predicting Katie Zacharia would replace Trump’s press secretary. Kalshi found three small bets made before Katie Zacharia became…
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- Source: TheWrap — https://thewrap.com/industry-news/business/kalshi-investigates-bets-trump-new-press-secretary
- Author: Alyssa Ray
- Published: 2026-10-10T01:46:50+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kalshi, trump, katie zacharia, press secretary, bets, white house, entertainment, culture, business
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Kalshi found three small bets made before Katie Zacharia became Trump’s press secretary.