Prediction market users are already betting on how long Trump's new press secretary will last

The latest White House press secretary, Katie Zacharia, is facing speculation about her tenure at the administration. Prediction markets, such as Polymarket and Kalshi, are putting money on how long she will last in the role. Zacharia, who described herself as an attorney, appeared for her first media briefing on Tuesday, but her legal qualifications have been questioned.

Kalshi's markets indicate a 38% chance of her departure before January 1 and a 60% chance before July 1. Polymarket's market offers a 38% chance of her leaving by the end of the year and a 51% chance by December 31. White House communications director Steven Cheung praised Zacharia, stating she is a "fabulous and wonderful addition to the team."

However, her background in international transaction law remains under scrutiny, with no records of her being licensed to practice law in California.