Kalshi investigating suspicious bets tied to White house press secretary pick: Report
Prediction market Kalshi has opened an investigation into suspicious bets related to President Trump’s selection of his next press secretary, The Wall Street Journal reported. The company said that it was looking into at least three trades placed on its platform shortly before news outlets began announcing the appointment of Katie Zacharia to the White...
Katie Zacharia has been selected by the White House as the next press secretary. She currently serves as a senior communications adviser to Trump Media & Technology Group, which runs President Donald Trump's social media platform Truth Social. According to her LinkedIn profile, Zacharia previously worked at the Department of Homeland Security as a spokesperson.
Zacharia is a conservative commentator who regularly appears on Fox News and Newsmax. She will replace Karoline Leavitt, who stepped down in August and is joining Fox News as a contributor.
It is not clear if Zacharia has accepted the offer, however a White House official has confirmed the selection to Time.
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