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Pete Hegseth out as Secretary of Defense by December 31?

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Pete Hegseth out as Secretary of Defense by December 31?

41% chance
Polymarket

$206,329 Vol.

41% chance
Polymarket

$206,329 Vol.

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.Despite recent Pentagon turmoil—including Pete Hegseth's firings of top officials like Army Chief of Staff Randy George and Navy Secretary John Phelan—traders price a 59.5% chance he remains Secretary of Defense through December 31, reflecting White House backing amid the ongoing Iran war. His April 29 congressional testimony on the FY2027 defense posture, the first since hostilities escalated, underscores his active leadership without signs of resignation or presidential intervention. Reports of waning Senate Republican confidence and low approval ratings have fueled speculation, but historical precedent for Trump administration loyalty and the risks of mid-conflict upheaval sustain trader consensus for continuity, with upcoming budget hearings as a key watchpoint.

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.
Volume
$206,329
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Apr 1, 2026, 3:35 PM ET
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.
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.Despite recent Pentagon turmoil—including Pete Hegseth's firings of top officials like Army Chief of Staff Randy George and Navy Secretary John Phelan—traders price a 59.5% chance he remains Secretary of Defense through December 31, reflecting White House backing amid the ongoing Iran war. His April 29 congressional testimony on the FY2027 defense posture, the first since hostilities escalated, underscores his active leadership without signs of resignation or presidential intervention. Reports of waning Senate Republican confidence and low approval ratings have fueled speculation, but historical precedent for Trump administration loyalty and the risks of mid-conflict upheaval sustain trader consensus for continuity, with upcoming budget hearings as a key watchpoint.

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.
Volume
$206,329
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Apr 1, 2026, 3:35 PM ET
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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Frequently Asked Questions

"Pete Hegseth out as Secretary of Defense by December 31?" is a prediction market on Polymarket where traders buy and sell "Yes" or "No" shares based on whether they believe this event will happen. The current crowd-sourced probability is 41% for "Yes." For example, if "Yes" is priced at 41¢, the market collectively assigns a 41% chance that this event will occur. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

As of today, "Pete Hegseth out as Secretary of Defense by December 31?" has generated $206.3K in total trading volume since the market launched on Apr 1, 2026. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

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The current probability for "Pete Hegseth out as Secretary of Defense by December 31?" is 41% for "Yes." This means the Polymarket crowd currently believes there is a 41% chance that this event will occur. These odds update in real-time based on actual trades, providing a continuously updated signal of what the market expects to happen.

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