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Pete Hegseth out as Secretary of Defense by December 31 Odds

Polymarket traders give No a 57% chance.

Polymarket Volume $2.0M 24h $93.9K Liquidity $93.8K Ends Jan 1, 2027 Updated Nov 8, 5:30 AM EST
OutcomeChanceOdds24h
Yes
43% +133 ▲ 11
No
57% -133 ▼ 10

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Pete Hegseth out as Secretary of Defense by December 31?

Resolution rules

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 (ET). Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. An announcement of Pete Hegseth's resignation/removal before 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.

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FAQ

What are the odds of "Pete Hegseth out as Secretary of Defense by December 31"?

As of Nov 8, 5:30 AM EST, traders on Polymarket price No at 57%, about -133 in American odds. Prices move with every trade.

How are prediction market odds calculated?

Each contract pays $1 if the outcome happens and $0 if it doesn't, so its price is the market's implied probability: a 60¢ contract means roughly a 60% chance. We show the last trade, or the midpoint between the best bid and ask when the order book is tight.

When does this market close?

Polymarket lists Jan 1, 2027 as the end date. It can close earlier if the outcome is decided.

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