Kalshi investigating trades tied to Katie Zacharia press secretary appointment

Prediction market Kalshi has opened an investigation into suspicious bets placed on its platform that were tied to President Trump’s selection of a new White House press secretary, a development tied to trades that occurred shortly before news outlets began reporting the appointment of Katie Zacharia.

The Wall Street Journal reported on Oct. 10, 2026 that Kalshi said it was looking into at least three trades placed on its platform shortly before media outlets announced Zacharia’s appointment.

Kalshi described the activity as under review; the Wall Street Journal account is the source for these details.

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