Elections

Trump Betting Spike Is Finally Explained—Blame the French

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Polymarket began favoring a comfortable Donald Trump victory after a wealthy Frenchman reportedly dumped $28 million in wagers backing the former president.

Josh Fiallo
Josh Fiallo 

Breaking News Reporter

Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump
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Josh Fiallo

Josh Fiallo

Breaking News Reporter

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