Who will be arrested in 2026?
24 markets · 5mo
These markets collectively reflect a bet that the current political and legal environment will not produce a high-profile arrest of a major national figure before 2027, with the notable exception of John Brennan, whose odds are near coin-flip territory.
📊 Base rate: In modern U.S. history, no former president, major cabinet official, or high-ranking intelligence figure has been arrested in a politically charged context, making the current low probabilities for most names consistent with a very low historical base rate.
What's driving it
- • The consistently high 'No' odds for Obama, Clinton, and others suggest traders see no credible legal threat from the current DOJ or state prosecutors, as no major investigation targeting these figures has been publicly confirmed (no clear catalyst in headlines).
- • John Brennan's near-50% odds likely reflect lingering uncertainty from past political controversies and his role in intelligence matters, but no recent headline has provided a concrete new legal development to push the market decisively.
- • The wide gap between Brennan and figures like Fauci or Schiff indicates traders differentiate based on perceived exposure to ongoing investigations or political vendettas, though no specific new charges have been filed.
The bullish case
- • A surprise indictment from a state or federal prosecutor, possibly tied to a long-running investigation like the Durham probe or a state-level inquiry, could target a figure like Brennan if new evidence emerges.
- • Political pressure or a change in DOJ leadership before 2027 might lead to charges against a high-profile figure as a symbolic or retaliatory move, though no such shift is currently signaled.
The bearish case
- • The lack of any credible, public legal proceeding against these individuals, combined with the high bar for arresting a former president or senior official, makes an arrest unlikely absent a major scandal or confession.
- • Institutional norms and legal protections, such as the difficulty of proving criminal intent for policy decisions, strongly favor the status quo, as reflected in the 77-95% 'No' odds for most names.
What to watch
- • Any announcement of a grand jury investigation or subpoena targeting one of these figures would sharply increase 'Yes' odds for that individual (likely direction: up for Yes).
- • A major political event, such as a change in control of Congress or the presidency in 2028, could alter prosecutorial priorities, but no such event is scheduled before 2027 (likely direction: uncertain).
- • A public statement from a current prosecutor or DOJ official hinting at an active probe would move markets, but no such statement is expected on a fixed date.
AI-generated · grounded in recent news + odds · informational only, not advice. Verify on the source platform.
Markets in this event
Will Pam Bondi be arrested before Jan 2027?
Yes ≈ 4% chance
Will Joe Biden be arrested before Jan 2027?
Yes ≈ 4% chance
Will Tom Homan be arrested before Jan 2027?
Yes ≈ 2% chance
Will Letitia James be arrested before Jan 2027?
With no criminal charges or investigations reported, the 17% odds for Letitia James's arrest rely on speculative legal risks from a September appeals hearing and potential actions by the new Attorney General, but the absence of any arrest threat keeps the probability low.
Yes ≈ 16% chance
Will Lisa Cook be arrested before Jan 2027?
Yes ≈ 9% chance
Will Adam Schiff be arrested before Jan 2027?
Yes ≈ 6% chance
Will Gavin Newsom be arrested before Jan 2027?
Yes ≈ 7% chance
Will Lee Jun-seok be arrested before Jan 2027?
Yes ≈ 6% chance
Will Bill Clinton be arrested before Jan 2027?
Yes ≈ 5% chance
Will Anthony Fauci be arrested before Jan 2027?
Yes ≈ 7% chance
Will Loretta Lynch be arrested before Jan 2027?
Yes ≈ 7% chance
Will James Clapper be arrested before Jan 2027?
Yes ≈ 23% chance
Will John Brennan be arrested before Jan 2027?
Yes ≈ 36% chance
Will Barack Obama be arrested before Jan 2027?
The market reflects near-certainty that Obama will not be arrested, driven by a complete absence of any criminal investigation or credible threat, despite several headlines about his recent public activities and minor civil disputes.
Yes ≈ 6% chance
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