Betting Giant Deletes Post After Donald Trump Jr. Advises Firm
What happened
A betting giant advised by Donald Trump Jr. deleted a post that claimed Tucker Carlson had an 87 percent chance of facing federal criminal charges this year. The post, which appeared on X, had been shared alongside a photograph of Carlson and a graph suggesting his odds had sharply increased. Historical betting odds for Carlson had previously hovered around eight percent, though they peaked at approximately 27 percent in March.
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Why it matters
Donald Trump Jr. joined the betting giant as an adviser in January 2025, receiving equity valued at approximately $300,000. His investment firm, 1789 Capital, has also committed roughly $500 million to rival Polymarket, indicating significant financial involvement in the market.
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Who's involved
- Donald Trump Jr.Adviser to the betting giant, having received equity in January 2025
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Donald Trump Jr.'s financial ties to a betting giant may draw investigative focus from ProPublicaDonald Trump Jr.'s financial ties to a betting giant may draw investigative focus from ProPublica.Possible
- Trump Jr.'s market advice could shift investment focus on PolymarketTrump Jr.'s increased market involvement may influence his firm's investment strategy for PolymarketPossible
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump Jr.
American businessman and reality television personality (born 1977)
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Carlson
American privately held international corporation in the hotel and travel industries