Trump Calls State Officials 'Scum' Over Prediction Markets | CoinDesk Daily

President Trump defends the CFTC's authority over prediction markets.

President Trump defended the CFTC's exclusive authority over prediction markets in a Truth Social post, calling state officials trying to regulate them "scum." His attack targeted Chris Christie, Letitia James, Tim Walz, and JB Pritzker — all of whom have moved against prediction market platforms in their states. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."

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