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Closed: Aug 23, 10:00 AM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks the number of official presidential actions taken by Donald Trump during a specific week in 2026. It focuses on publicly listed actions such as executive orders, proclamations, and appointments, providing a clear measure of administrative activity over that period.
The event resolves based on the number of presidential actions published on the "Presidential Actions" page of whitehouse.gov during the week of August 16—22, 2026, as verified at 10:00 AM ET on August 23, 2026. Each market corresponds to a specific threshold of actions (ranging from 1 to 15), and the outcome depends on whether the counted actions meet or exceed that threshold. Actions include executive orders, proclamations, nominations, appointments, and memoranda, provided they are visibly listed on the specified page. The resolution strictly considers publication dates displayed on the page, disregarding the actual signing or enactment dates. Items not published on the "Presidential Actions" tab by the deadline—such as those emailed but not uploaded, backdated entries, or actions listed elsewhere—do not count. The thresholds progressively increase, allowing participants to bet on various levels of activity, with the highest market requiring at least fifteen actions to resolve positively.
While polling averages offer one view of public expectation, this market lets traders bet on the actual count of presidential actions, incorporating factors beyond voter sentiment such as scheduling, political strategy, and breaking news. Prediction market odds often react faster to new information than traditional polls, potentially showing sharper shifts when events or statements hint at an increase or decrease in activity. The two can diverge when market participants weigh different variables than pollsters.
On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. On Kalshi, traders set prices through a continuous order book where buyers and sellers post bids and asks for each possible outcome. The current top trading chance displayed reflects the most recent matched trade price. Market depth and liquidity around each outcome level determine how easily large positions can be entered or exited.
This market resolves around Aug 23, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The final count of presidential actions taken during the specified week determines which outcome is settled, based on publicly recorded executive orders, proclamations, and other official actions.
Any announcement affecting the president's schedule—such as major policy pushes, international summits, domestic emergencies, or political controversies—could shift this market sharply. Media reports about upcoming travel, legislative agendas, or health updates may also influence trader expectations. As Aug 23, 2026 approaches, the focus will narrow to verified daily news sources that confirm each action taken, with surprise events potentially causing rapid price swings in either direction.