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Raw Storycites The Wall Street JournalApr 9, 2026National News

White House forced to warn staff not to bet on war hours after suspicious lucrative trades

President Trump announced a pause in strikes against Iran, a move preceded by suspicious trading activity in prediction markets.

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White House forced to warn staff not to bet on war hours after suspicious lucrative trades
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The White House issued an emergency warning to staff against insider trading on prediction markets following suspicious, lucrative bets placed just before President Trump's Iran policy announcement.

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