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$154.3b
24H VOL:
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410,833
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events
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4,363
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
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Polymarket:
37%
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Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Sep 13, 3:53 AM EST
Polymarket
This market tracks the likelihood of Donald Trump having a verbal conversation with specific individuals during September 2026. Currently, the consensus probability of Donald Trump speaking with Mark Rutte in September is 2.6%, while the probability of a conversation with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is 2.5%. This prediction aggregates data from Polymarket and Kalshi, and will resolve based on credible media reporting, with potential consideration of statements from the individuals involved or their representatives. Keep an eye on the end of September 2026, as the market will resolve based on whether any qualifying conversations occurred by September 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed individual speaks with Donald Trump between September 1 and September 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, it will resolve to "No". Speaking is defined as any verbal interaction between the listed individual and Donald Trump, occurring either in person or through verbal communication by phone or video call. The resolution source will be credible media reporting. However, in the absence of definitive or in the case of contradictory media reporting, statements by either of the specified individuals or their official representatives will also be considered. Statements by the specified individuals or their official representatives will only be considered conclusive if the claims explicitly, or in context unambiguously, indicate that a qualifying talk occurred within the specified timeframe and took place via verbal communication, and provided that such claims are not contradicted by the other specified individual, their representatives, or credible media reporting by the end of the third calendar date (ET) following the statement in question. This market will resolve at the earlier of i) a qualifying verbal interaction being confirmed under the above rules or ii) 11:59 PM ET on the third calendar day following this market's above-specified timeframe. If the date and time of a qualifying talk cannot be confirmed by a consensus of credible reporting by 11:59 PM ET on the third calendar day following this market's above-specified timeframe, it will resolve to "No" regardless of whether it was later confirmed to have taken place.
The event resolves to 'Yes' if Donald Trump engages in any direct communication — defined as an in-person meeting or a phone call — with any one of the 24 listed individuals during the entire month of September 2026. Each market corresponds to a specific individual, and a single confirmed interaction with any of them is sufficient for the overall resolution. No specific conditions beyond the occurrence of the communication are required; the nature or context of the interaction does not affect the outcome. If no such communication occurs with any of the listed individuals throughout the month, the event resolves to 'No.'
Prediction market odds often offer a different perspective than traditional polling averages. While polls capture stated preferences, this market reflects what individuals are *willing to put their money on*. This can reveal a more honest assessment of likely outcomes, as traders have a financial incentive to be accurate. Polling data can be influenced by social desirability bias or sampling errors, whereas the price action in this market is driven by informed speculation and the aggregation of diverse viewpoints. It’s important to note that neither is perfect, but both provide valuable insights when evaluating potential scenarios.
Several signals could significantly impact this market. Any official announcements regarding potential meetings or conversations involving Donald Trump would be a major catalyst. Unexpected geopolitical events or shifts in political alliances could also influence trading activity. Furthermore, statements from individuals who may be potential interlocutors, or leaks suggesting planned interactions, could drive price movements. Increased media coverage focusing on Trump's schedule and potential engagements would likely increase volume and volatility in this market, as traders react to new information and adjust their predictions.