Trump out as President by August 31?

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Market context

Donald Trump leaving office before 31 August 2026 would be a low-frequency political shock, and the market’s 1% price implies traders currently see it as a remote tail event rather than a base case.[2] The contract is broad in one respect and strict in another: any qualifying announcement of resignation or permanent removal before the deadline is enough for a Yes settlement, but temporary disability or a short-term transfer of power does not count.[2][5]

The main historical frame is that presidential exits are rare and usually come only after a severe break with party support, overwhelming legal jeopardy, or a major health event. That is why a 1% probability sits well below even the more speculative public-facing resignation chatter that can appear around a president’s absence or health concerns; recent coverage said resignation odds had surged on a prediction market after concern about Trump’s health and his absence from public view, but such spikes are often driven by headlines rather than durable evidence.[1] Comparable event markets on Trump’s early departure have generally stayed in low single digits to low double digits, underlining how hard it is for traders to price a forced exit without concrete institutional triggers.[3][14]

For traders, the key catalysts are public statements, medical disclosures, and any formal White House announcement, because the market resolves immediately on an announcement of resignation or permanent removal, even if the effective date comes later.[2] Absent that, the next things to watch are sustained reporting on health, unusual scheduling gaps, and any signs of intra-party breakdown or legal action that could move the odds off the floor; recent market coverage has already tied short-term moves to speculation about Trump’s health and absence from engagements.[1]

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Methodology

Football-specific comparison page for Trump out as President by August 31?. Polymarket's live quote (Polygon order book) plus platform attributes for the three reference venues. Sports markets reward liquidity — Polymarket and Betfair are materially deeper than Kalshi (US-focused) or Manifold (play-money).

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