The White House has issued a stark directive to administration officials, warning them against using privileged government information to place wagers on election 2028 odds.
In a move designed to preserve the integrity of the executive branch, an internal memo circulated on 24 March 2026 informed staff that exploiting non-public data for financial gain on platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi is a violation of federal ethics guidelines. The warning comes as these prediction markets, once a niche corner of the internet, have transformed into a multibillion-dollar industry that tracks everything from diplomatic breakthroughs to the next occupant of the Oval Office.
