Will any Trump political appointee be found in contempt of court this year?
Will any Trump political appointee be found in contempt of court this year?
$12,757 vol
Order book
Yes
Market Rules
The outcome is Yes
If any federal court has held a political appointee of the Executive Branch confirmed by the Senate (or the President or Vice President) in contempt of court for any reason or in any proceeding relating to their official duties after Issuance and before Jan 1, 2027, then the market resolves to Yes. Sources from MSNBC, The New York Times, the Associated Press, Reuters, Axios, Politico, Semafor, The Information, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, ABC, CBS, CNN, and Fox News.
If the person held in contempt is no longer a member of the Executive Branch at the time of the court proceeding, but the reason or proceeding relates to their official duties as a member of the Executive Branch, the market will resolve Yes.
Timeline and payout
Market openJan 6, 2026 · 4:00pm EST
Market closedAfter the outcome occurs
Paid out30 minutes after closing
SeriesKXCONTEMPT
EventKXCONTEMPT-26
MarketKXCONTEMPT-26
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