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Press Secretary's Early Briefing Sparks Insider Trading Accusations

1/8/2026

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Karoline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary, abruptly ended a January 8, 2026 briefing 30 seconds before the 65-minute mark.
Bettors accuse insider trading linked to topics covered, including dietary guidelines, U.S. President Donald Trump’s oil deal with Venezuela, and a site mocking the January 6 Capitol riot, amid concerns about Kalshi.
There is no evidence Leavitt or her staff placed bets.
The White House has not commented on the matter.

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Story summary

Karoline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary, abruptly ended a January 8, 2026 briefing 30 seconds before the 65-minute mark.
Bettors accuse insider trading linked to topics covered, including dietary guidelines, U.S. President Donald Trump’s oil deal with Venezuela, and a site mocking the January 6 Capitol riot, amid concerns about Kalshi.
There is no evidence Leavitt or her staff placed bets.
The White House has not commented on the matter.