Reposted by Jack Newsham
What an odd moment in United States history.
A U.S. president is running an overtly political camaign advertisement, right before midterm elections, paid for by the U.S. government.
Trump appears to believe he is immune from any kind of legal limit.
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/27/u...
nytimes.com
A Trump 2024 Campaign Ad Returns, Now Brought to You by the Government (Gift Article)
The ad, which ethics experts said could violate federal law, shows Mr. Trump vowing to “expel the warmongers” from the government and fight the “deep state,” even as he wages a war with Iran.
![A magazine on a brightly lit table with an ad for the investment platform IG that says “stop feeding the fat cats” and a picture of a fat cat in a three piece suit. At the bottom, disclaimer text says “Your capital it [sic] at risk. Other fees may apply.”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:u742rs4tcpj3p23qz3gkata7/bafkreid2zdvpx7xe4g5dkpzugw2bihgyf2x3xu6jke52rmpea4i4qzndx4)
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KALSHI EXCHANGE
NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION
FILE NO:
MEMBER:
KALSHI RULE VIOLATION(S):
FINDINGS:
PENALTY:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
KDA-2026-0005
Matt Klein
Rule 5.17(z) - If a Trader is a decision maker, either directly or indirectly, or has any influence, directly or indirectly, no matter the scale and importance of the influence, on the outcome of the Underlying (event) of any Contract, that Trader is prohibited from attempting to enter into any trade, either directly or indirectly, on the market in such Contracts.
Pursuant to an offer of settlement in which Klein agreed to finally resolve this matter, on April 10, 2026, the Kalshi Disciplinary Panel approved the Compliance Department's findings that Klein had announced himself as a candidate for public office and was added as a market option for a contract on [election]. As a candidate, Klein qualified as a direct decision maker for the contract and had direct influence on the outcome of the Underlying event. The Committee further found that, [trades], in violation of Rule 5.17(z).
The Compliance Department also found that Klein cooperated with the inquiry into this trading activity and agreed to finally resolve this matter by accepting the Compliance Department's conclusions, paying a financial penalty, and accepting a restriction from trading on the exchange.
Under the terms of the settlement, Kalshi suspended Klein from direct or indirect access to Kalshi for a period of 5 years and imposed a financial penalty of $539.85.
April 21, 2025](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:mencpxk4spd3xn3qotwkyyqf/bafkreih3cgmqhfo4kp3eyg676ttphpwv2vvb2oefkhzyjho6dccnzf2k2e)