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Trump Calls World a Casino Amid Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire

4/25/2026

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President Donald Trump said world is a casino while meeting Israeli and Lebanese leaders on a ceasefire after a reporter asked about prediction-market betting.
Critics said the comment downplayed ethical concerns about betting on the Israel-Lebanon conflict and possible insider trading.
Mary Trump posted on X that her uncle bankrupted four casinos from 1991 to 2009 and took millions in salary, bonuses and fees while the properties were indebted.

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President Donald Trump said world is a casino while meeting Israeli and Lebanese leaders on a ceasefire after a reporter asked about prediction-market betting.
Critics said the comment downplayed ethical concerns about betting on the Israel-Lebanon conflict and possible insider trading.
Mary Trump posted on X that her uncle bankrupted four casinos from 1991 to 2009 and took millions in salary, bonuses and fees while the properties were indebted.