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Kalshi bans former congressman George Santos for life after State of the Union trades

NPR | By Bobby Allyn
Published August 31, 2026 at 3:21 PM CDT

The prediction market site has banned the former congressman for life following accusations of insider trading. It comes as election integrity experts worry prediction markets could be used in attempts to manipulate the midterm elections.

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