Trump Walks Back Prediction Market Criticism, Says 'Smart People' He Knows Like Them

Trump Walks Back Prediction Market Criticism, Says 'Smart People' He Knows Like Them

Trump Walks Back Prediction Market Criticism, Says 'Smart People' He Knows Like Them Price data byDecryptNewsLaw and OrderTrump Walks Back Prediction Market Criticism, Says 'Smart People' He Knows Like ThemTrump said last week he didn’t like prediction markets, but then changed his tune, arguing the U.S. should not get left behind in the space.By Sander LutzEdited by Guillermo JimenezApr 27, 2026Apr 27, 20263 min readPresident Donald Trump. Source: Decrypt/ShutterstockCreate an account to save your articles.Add on GoogleAdd Decrypt as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.In brief Trump appeared to soften criticism of prediction markets just two days after saying they helped turn the world into “a casino.” Over the weekend, he noted “very smart” people support the industry. Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., has ties to both Polymarket and Kalshi. President Donald Trump

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