Hegseth warns prediction bets could endanger troops
By The BriefBrief
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that bets on prediction markets could distort military judgment and endanger troops. A Pentagon memo said insider trading gives U.S. adversaries key intelligence about military operations.
WHO:U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
WHAT:Hegseth warned that prediction-market bets could warp military judgment and endanger troops.
WHEN:Reported Oct 23, 2026 at 4:28 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:The warning responds to concerns that insider trading can give U.S. adversaries key intelligence on military operations.
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