We do not know if the transactions were made with prior knowledge of political developments, but it’s a hell of a coincidence. The White House denies that the Trump family has engaged in any conflicts of interest. Betting markets are rising in popularity precisely because their activity has low barriers to entry and is hard to track. But there is a wider cultural shift, one that is being consolidated in the White House and disseminated on betting platforms. Optimise your cash, have a little side hustle speculating on betting markets, get a passive income stream, even the president of the US has one!

Source: The Guardian March 30, 2026 17:30 UTC