Katie Zacharia was removed from the position of White House Press Secretary, just five days after being appointed amid controversies around her legal career.
Zacharia, who joined Trump Media as a senior communications adviser in June, was appointed to replace Karoline Leavitt, who left the administration in late August.
Soon after being appointed, the prediction markets had started betting on her ouster.
Prediction Market Bets On Next Exit
The prediction market is now betting on who will be the next official to leave the Trump admin this year.
Data from Kalshi, a federally authorized betting platform, shows that over $8 million has been bet on the contract "Who will leave their role in the Trump administration this year?"
Ric Grenell, the Special Presidential Envoy for Special Missions has emerged as the first bet, with a probability of 58% according to bettors.
Susie Wiles is next with a probability of 42%, which has recorded a 19% surge.
Amy Gleason, the Acting Administrator of DOGE, is third as per the contract, with a probability of 30%.
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Prediction Market Bets On Pete Hegseth’s Exit
The prediction market is also betting on the ouster of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Hegseth has also been under scrutiny after articles of impeachment were filed against him.
Bettors have placed a 62% probability that Hegseth will be out "Before Feb 1, 2027."
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