https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kalshi-cuts-ties-to-donald-trump-jr-after-democrats-midterm-sweepContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kalshi-cuts-ties-to-donald-trump-jr-after-democrats-midterm-sweephttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kalshi-cuts-ties-to-donald-trump-jr-after-democrats-midterm-sweep#u203042Sun, 15 Nov 2026 22:26:34 +0000Prediction-market platform Kalshi has terminated its paid advisory agreement with Donald Trump Jr. after his firm, 1789 Capital, increased its investment in rival Polymarket. Multiple outlets confirm the split was driven by a direct competitive conflict, not political pressure. The move follows Democrats' sweep of the 2026 midterms, which reshaped the regulatory outlook for event-based derivatives.Why it mattersKalshi and Polymarket are the two largest U.S.-facing prediction markets, both seeking CFTC approval for expanded election and economic contracts. Trump Jr. joined Kalshi's ad