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Kalshi investigates suspicious trades regarding White House press secretary pick

Kalshi prediction markets insider trading White House press secretary Katie Zacharia

Kalshi, a prediction market platform regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), is investigating a series of suspicious trades related to the appointment of Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary. Zacharia, a conservative commentator and communications adviser for Trump Media & Technology Group, was announced as the appointee on October 9, 2026.

Prior to the announcement, Zacharia’s implied probability of securing the role on Kalshi was approximately 1%. Investigations revealed three specific trades totaling less than $175 in stakes that were placed shortly before the news broke. These wagers, including a $19 bet with a potential 100x payoff, stood to return a combined total exceeding $9,500.

This incident highlights broader concerns regarding insider trading on prediction platforms. An analysis by the nonpartisan Anti-Corruption Data Collective indicates that super-specific midterm markets—covering topics such as candidate withdrawals, major endorsements, and debate outcomes—have attracted more than $20 million in trading volume. Experts note that these outcomes are often known in advance by campaigns and staff, creating significant opportunities for those with nonpublic information to profit legally.

Entities

Anti-Corruption Data Collective · Commodity Futures Trading Commission · Donald Trump · Kalshi · Katie Zacharia · Polymarket

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [● 2 SOURCES] Super-specific midterm markets have attracted more than $20 million in trading volume. keyt.com · cbs58.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Outcomes of certain midterm markets can be known in advance by candidates and their campaigns. keyt.com · cbs58.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Kalshi is investigating suspicious, well-timed bets regarding the appointment of Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary. www.mediaite.com · cryptobriefing.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] A trader placed a $19 bet on Katie Zacharia as press secretary when she had roughly a 1% chance of landing the job. www.mediaite.com · cryptobriefing.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Three specific trades totaling less than $175 in stakes were identified as suspicious. cryptobriefing.com · www.mediaite.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Certain midterm market outcomes, such as candidate withdrawals and endorsements, can be known in advance by campaigns. keyt.com · cbs58.com

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Polymarket Promo Code RAD25: Get $25 Trade Bonus NCAAF (Oct. 10) [www.saturdaydownsouth.com]
DraftKings Promo Code: Get $150 Bonus for Texas vs. Oklahoma [www.covers.com]
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Kalshi investigates suspicious trades tied to Trump's press secretary pick [cryptobriefing.com]
Vance backs Ramaswamy in Ohio governor race [www.socialnews.xyz]
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Bets on midterm endorsements, rallies, dropouts and debates raise insider trading concerns [keyt.com]
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Polymarket Promo Code ALCOM: Get a $25 bonus for college football, MLB Playoffs [www.al.com]
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JD Vance Sparks 2028 Presidential Buzz Amid Midterm Challenges [gulfnews.com]
Vivek Ramaswamy Gets Boost After Five Ohio Polling Blows in a Row [freerepublic.com]
College football Polymarket promo code “CLEVE” enhances $25 deal for Maryland vs. Ohio State [www.cleveland.com]
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« Je ne regarderai pas » : exécution d’un condamné à mort diffusée en direct, J. D. Vance désavoue Trump [www.parismatch.com]
New $55 Kalshi code “OREGONLIVE55” updated for Dodgers-Brewers NLCS Game 1 on Sunday [www.oregonlive.com]
Kalshi extends $55 promo code “MASSLIVE1” to Patriots-Raiders and NFL Week 5 in Massachusetts [www.masslive.com]
Kalshi Investigating Suspicious Bets on Trump’s New White House Press Secretary [www.mediaite.com]
Bets on midterm endorsements, rallies, dropouts and debates raise insider trading concerns [cbs58.com]
Prediction Markets Face Federal-State Regulation Fight [readwrite.com]