George Santos dismisses ‘preposterous’ Kalshi insider trading report
George Santos has dismissed allegations of insider trading related to the Kalshi prediction market. He claims the accusations are 'preposterous' and has stated that he is in contact with the Department of Justice regarding the matter. Santos, who was expelled from Congress in December 2023, has faced legal issues in the past, including charges of identity theft and wire fraud.
- ▪George Santos is alleged to have profited from insider trading on the Kalshi prediction market.
- ▪A DOJ official confirmed there is no investigation into Santos at this time.
- ▪Santos has stated that he is in contact with his legal team regarding the reported inquiry.
12 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 23 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 6 lean left, 4 centre.
- ▪ George Santos reported to federal prosecutors on suspicion of insider trading — NBC News — Politics
- ▪ George Santos betting activity on Kalshi flagged to DOJ, source says — NBC News — Top
- ▪ DOJ opens investigation into George Santos for insider trading on Kalshi — Engadget
- ▪ George Santos reported to prosecutors over suspicious Kalshi trades, source says — The Globe and Mail
- ▪ Insider trading investigation launched into former Rep. George Santos: Sources — ABC News — Top
- ▪ George Santos reported to prosecutors over suspicious Kalshi trades — AP News
- ▪ George Santos reportedly investigated by DoJ over suspicious Kalshi bets — World news | The Guardian
- ▪ U.S. Is Said to Be Investigating George Santos Over Kalshi Betting — NYT — US
- ▪ George Santos reported to prosecutors over suspicious Kalshi trades, AP source says — r/news
- ▪ George Santos reported to prosecutors over suspicious Kalshi trades, AP source says - AP News — Google News
- ▪ DOJ is investigating former congressman George Santos for insider trading on Kalshi — NPR Topics: News
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Former New York Republican Rep. George Santos on Wednesday challenged an NPR report that the Department of Justice is investigating him for allegedly benefiting from insider trading on the Kalshi prediction market. Santos is alleged to have placed bets on his attendance at the president’s State of the Union address in February, according to NPR. Santos initially said he would personally attend the event — he was expelled from Congress in December 2023 — but he ended up watching President Donald Trump’s speech from an airport instead.
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