Trump family invested in prediction markets despite presidential warning

The White House has cautioned staff not to wager on government decisions, but Trump family involvement with prediction-market firms has drawn scrutiny and raised questions about the president’s stance.

In parallel, President Trump remarked that “the world is a casino” in response to questions about bets placed on the conflict via prediction markets. His niece Mary Trump countered, pointing to what she described as her uncle’s imperfect record with casinos. The remarks occurred during an Oval Office meeting with Israeli and Lebanese leaders to discuss the ceasefire, while a reporter pressed on the ethics of wagering on the war through such markets.