Politics Polymarket September 13, 2026
Trump Praises Zohran Mamdani in August
Who will Trump publicly praise in August?
Polymarket prices this Bryson DeChambeau at 100%.
Donald Trump publicly praised Zohran Mamdani during August. This outcome diverged from expectations, as much of the public discussion had focused on other individuals. While specific details of the decisive moment or the exact nature of the praise were not widely reported, the fact of the public statement confirms Mamdani as the subject of Trump's approval. The prediction market had heavily favored Bryson DeChambeau, with odds on that outcome reaching 100% by the close, indicating a strong but ultimately incorrect expectation among participants.
What to watch
The praise for Zohran Mamdani could signal a shift in political alignments or a new focus for Trump's public endorsements. Future statements will be watched to see if this was an isolated remark or the beginning of a sustained pattern of support for Mamdani.
The numbers behind this
Polymarket prices this Bryson DeChambeau at 100%.
24h +0.8 pts 7d +61.0 pts
$268K traded · $37.9K in the last day · $334K resting liquidity · $68.7K open interest
Resolves on: This market will resolve to "Yes" if Donald Trump publicly praises the listed individual between August 1, 2026, 12:00 AM ET and August 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". A qualifying statement includes any remark by Trump that expresses approval, admiration, respect, or endorsement of the listed individual personally or professionally. This can include direct praise (e.g., “He/She is smart,” “He’s/She's a great leader”) or equivalent positive descriptions (“impressive,” “strong,” “brilliant,” “doing a great job”) made in reference to the listed individual. Any statement that clearly expresses approval, admiration, or endorsement of the listed individual…
Pricing Polymarket 100%
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Frequently asked questions
Who will Trump publicly praise in August?
Polymarket prices this Bryson DeChambeau at 100%.
When does this market resolve?
This market resolves on: This market will resolve to "Yes" if Donald Trump publicly praises the listed individual between August 1, 2026, 12:00 AM ET and August 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". A qualifying statement includes any remark by Trump that expresses approval, admiration, respect, or endorsement of the listed individual personally or professionally. This can include direct praise (e.g., “He/She is smart,” “He’s/She's a great leader”) or equivalent positive descriptions (“impressive,” “strong,” “brilliant,” “doing a great job”) made in reference to the listed individual. Any statement that clearly expresses approval, admiration, or endorsement of the listed individual…
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