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Breaking: Trump Softens Stance on Prediction Markets, Says US Can't Be Left Out - Cointelegraph.com News

created: Apr 28, 2026, 08:06 AM
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US President Donald Trump has revised his earlier negative comments about prediction markets, emphasizing the need for the US to engage with them. He acknowledged that other countries are adopting these platforms.

After previously stating he was 'never much in favor' of prediction markets, Trump expressed a different view, saying the US cannot be 'left out in the cold' regarding these platforms. He noted that some intelligent individuals support prediction markets, despite his earlier reservations. Trump's comments came during a press interaction in Florida.