Monterey Salinas, CA, September 30, 2026 —

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), a federal regulator, is reportedly investigating former Republican Representative Adam Kinzinger regarding his activities on the prediction market platform Kalshi.

The investigation centers on trades made by Kinzinger concerning the specific event of whether he would receive a pardon from President Biden. Kinzinger, who has been a vocal critic of former President Donald Trump, has publicly acknowledged making these trades.

In his defense, Kinzinger has stated that he did not possess any insider knowledge related to the potential pardon. He maintains that his actions were permissible, asserting his belief that as a private citizen, he was within his rights to participate in trades on political events.

The regulatory body’s inquiry aims to determine if Kinzinger’s trades on Kalshi violated any rules or regulations. Information regarding the specific rules under review, potential outcomes of the investigation, or any disciplinary actions that might be considered were not immediately available in the provided summary. Similarly, the exact timeline of the trades or when the investigation commenced has not been disclosed.

Prediction markets, like Kalshi, allow users to buy and sell contracts based on the outcome of future events. The CFTC oversees these markets to ensure fair and orderly trading practices and to prevent fraud and manipulation.



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