Kalshi cuts Donald Trump Jr. advisory role over Polymarket conflict

Kalshi cuts Donald Trump Jr. advisory role over Polymarket conflict

Kalshi said it had ended Donald Trump Jr. 's role as a strategic adviser, noting that his venture firm 1789 Capital's investment in rival prediction-market platform Polymarket created an optics issue. The decision follows 1789 Capital's increased stake in Polymarket, which Kalshi said raised a conflict of interest.

The platform, which continues to operate under regulatory scrutiny, had appointed Trump Jr. as a strategic adviser in January 2025.

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November 13, 2026
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Kalshi ends advisory role of Donald Trump Jr. amid conflict concerns
Kalshi ends advisory role of Donald Trump Jr. amid conflict concerns

Ars Technica • 13 Nov 19:49

Prediction-market platform Kalshi announced that Donald Trump Jr. will no longer serve as a strategic adviser following his venture firm’s investment in rival Polymarket, while the company continues to face regulatory scrutiny.

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Kalshi terminates Donald Trump Jr.'s advisory role after rival investment
Kalshi terminates Donald Trump Jr.'s advisory role after rival investment

MS NOW • 13 Nov 01:08

Kalshi ended its advisory contract with Donald Trump Jr. following his firm 1789 Capital's investment in competitor Polymarket, citing a conflict of interest.

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November 12, 2026
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Kalshi ends Donald Trump Jr.'s advisory role after 1789 Capital invests in rival Polymarket
Kalshi ends Donald Trump Jr.'s advisory role after 1789 Capital invests in rival Polymarket

Yahoo Finance • 12 Nov 22:49

Kalshi terminated its strategic advisor contract with Donald Trump Jr. following his firm 1789 Capital's increased stake in competitor Polymarket, citing a conflict of interest.

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Kalshi ends advisory role for Donald Trump Jr. after his firm invests in rival
Kalshi ends advisory role for Donald Trump Jr. after his firm invests in rival

The New York Times • 12 Nov 22:08

Kalshi announced that Donald Trump Jr. will no longer serve as an adviser following his investment firm’s sizable stake in competitor Polymarket.

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Kalshi ends Donald Trump Jr.'s advisory role as political climate shifts
Kalshi ends Donald Trump Jr.'s advisory role as political climate shifts

Gizmodo • 12 Nov 22:05

Kalshi announced the termination of Donald Trump Jr.'s advisory position after his firm invested in rival Polymarket, citing a mutual agreement.

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Kalshi ends advisory contract with Donald Trump Jr. amid conflict-of-interest concerns
Kalshi ends advisory contract with Donald Trump Jr. amid conflict-of-interest concerns

CNBC • 12 Nov 19:14

Prediction-market platform Kalshi terminated its advisory agreement with Donald Trump Jr. after his venture-capital firm took a stake in rival Polymarket, citing a conflict of interest.

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