Who will Donald Trump talk to in Jul 2026?
14 markets · 5d
This event hinges on whether Donald Trump will engage with a mix of domestic political allies, foreign leaders, and opposition figures in July 2026, with markets heavily favoring conversations with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, while strongly doubting talks with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado or Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te.
📊 Base rate: Former U.S. presidents typically hold a few high-profile calls or meetings per month, but the specific set of figures here is unusual, making direct historical comparison difficult.
What's driving it
- • Markets assign 99% probability to a Trump-MBS call, likely reflecting ongoing U.S.-Saudi diplomatic engagement and Trump's past close ties with the crown prince (no clear catalyst recently).
- • The 70% Yes for Sanae Takaichi suggests expectations of a call with Japan's prime minister, possibly tied to trade or security discussions (no clear catalyst recently).
- • The 64% Yes for Ron DeSantis indicates moderate confidence in a conversation, likely due to their past rivalry and potential 2028 primary dynamics (no clear catalyst recently).
- • The 65% No for Delcy Rodriguez implies uncertainty about a Trump-Venezuela government contact, possibly due to mixed signals on U.S.-Venezuela policy (no clear catalyst recently).
The bullish case
- • Trump has a history of direct communication with foreign leaders like Mohammed bin Salman, making a call in July plausible given ongoing Middle East diplomacy (Reuters, Jun 18).
- • Domestic political figures like Ron DeSantis remain relevant to Trump's network, and a call could occur amid party-building or endorsement discussions.
- • Sanae Takaichi's high odds suggest markets see a clear reason for a Trump-Japan call, such as economic or security coordination.
The bearish case
- • María Corina Machado's 95% No odds reflect that Trump is unlikely to engage with a Venezuelan opposition figure, possibly due to lack of U.S. policy priority or personal animosity.
- • Reza Pahlavi's 91% No indicates markets doubt Trump would call the exiled Iranian prince, given no clear diplomatic or political incentive.
- • Lai Ching-te's 98% No suggests strong consensus against a Trump-Taiwan call, likely due to sensitivity around U.S.-China relations and Trump's past cautious stance on Taiwan.
What to watch
- • Any public statement from Trump or his team about planned calls in July 2026 would sharply move odds toward Yes for named individuals.
- • A major international event, such as a summit or crisis involving Saudi Arabia, Japan, or Venezuela, could trigger calls and shift probabilities (direction depends on the event).
- • Release of Trump's July schedule or media reports of outreach attempts would provide concrete evidence, likely increasing Yes odds for contacted figures.
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Markets in this event
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meet before Aug 1, 2026?
Yes ≈ 5% chance
Donald Trump and Reza Pahlavi meet before Aug 1, 2026?
Yes ≈ 8% chance
Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis meet before Aug 1, 2026?
Yes ≈ 71% chance
Donald Trump and Narendra Modi meet before Aug 1, 2026?
Yes ≈ 15% chance
Donald Trump and Lai Ching-te meet before Aug 1, 2026?
Yes ≈ 2% chance
Donald Trump and Jerome Powell meet before Aug 1, 2026?
Yes ≈ 2% chance
Donald Trump and Jensen Huang meet before Aug 1, 2026?
Yes ≈ 8% chance
Donald Trump and Gavin Newsom meet before Aug 1, 2026?
Yes ≈ 3% chance
Donald Trump and Chuck Schumer meet before Aug 1, 2026?
Yes ≈ 8% chance
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