Polymarket Pete Hegseth out as Secretary of Defense odds
On Polymarket, the busiest line, November 30, is at 30%. The market settles by Nov 30, 2026, and $99K traded in the last 24 hours. Each contract pays $1 if it is right, so 30¢ reads as a 30% chance. Kalshi lists it too, and we compare the two prices below.
Also on Kalshi: Kalshi's page
Polymarket · odds · updated
Also priced on Kalshi: 2 questions compared ↓
Polymarket odds on every outcome
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Polymarket vs Kalshi on these questions
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Pete Hegseth out as Secretary of Defense by November 30?
| Venue | Yes | No | Fee | 24h volume | Liquidity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PolymarketClose-only for US residents | 30¢ | 71¢ | 0.8¢ | $68K | $57K | Trade → |
| Kalshi$50 bonus | 24¢cheapest to buy | 77¢ | 1.3¢ | $55K | – | Trade → |
Pete Hegseth out as Secretary of Defense by November 14?
| Venue | Yes | No | Fee | 24h volume | Liquidity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PolymarketClose-only for US residents | 13¢ | 88¢ | 0.4¢ | $24K | $32K | Trade → |
| Kalshi$50 bonus | 13¢ | 88¢ | 0.8¢ | $23K | – | Trade → |
How the odds have moved
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How this market resolves
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This market will resolve to “Yes” if Pete Hegseth ceases to be U.S. Secretary of Defense for any period of time between market creation and the specified date, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
An announcement of Pete Hegseth's resignation/removal by this market's end date will immediately resolve this market to "Yes", regardless of when the announced resignation/removal goes into effect.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from Pete Hegseth and the U.S. government; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Scheduled resolution: Nov 30, 2026.
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Common questions
What are the Polymarket odds on Pete Hegseth out as Secretary of Defense?
On Polymarket, the busiest line, November 30, is at 30%. That is a market-implied probability, not a forecast, and it moves as traders buy and sell.
How does this market resolve?
By Polymarket's own settlement rules for this market. Two venues can word the same question differently and settle differently, so read them before you trade.
Is this question on Kalshi too?
Yes. Kalshi's page has its prices and rules. The 2 questions both venues price are compared above, each with its own side-by-side page.
Can I trade this market in my state?
In most states, yes, on Polymarket US. A few states have acted against some contracts. Check your state first.
How accurate are Polymarket odds?
Often more accurate than polls, though never certain. A price of 70% should lose three times in ten. How accurate prediction markets are has the research.
What does it cost to trade on Polymarket?
A taker fee on most markets, largest near 50¢, and some categories charge nothing. Polymarket's fees has the detail.