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Howard Lutnick out as Secretary of Commerce by December 31?

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Howard Lutnick out as Secretary of Commerce by December 31?

25% chance
Polymarket

$19,300 Vol.

25% chance
Polymarket

$19,300 Vol.

This market will resolve to “Yes” if Howard Lutnick ceases to be the US Secretary of Commerce for any period of time between market creation and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. An announcement of Lutnick'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 the Trump administration however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.**Howard Lutnick remains the confirmed Secretary of Commerce, actively advancing the administration’s tariff, trade, and manufacturing priorities as of early September 2026.** He has overseen semiconductor investment commitments, tariff negotiations with trading partners, and domestic production initiatives, including recent public appearances and policy statements on data centers and critical minerals. Earlier 2026 controversies over Epstein-related disclosures prompted bipartisan resignation calls and closed-door congressional testimony, yet President Trump has continued to back Lutnick without initiating removal proceedings. No cabinet reshuffles or formal actions targeting the position have materialized in recent months, and Lutnick’s ongoing role in high-profile economic diplomacy aligns with trader expectations that he will serve through year-end.

This market will resolve to “Yes” if Howard Lutnick ceases to be the US Secretary of Commerce for any period of time between market creation and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.

An announcement of Lutnick'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 the Trump administration however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market will resolve to “Yes” if Howard Lutnick ceases to be the US Secretary of Commerce for any period of time between market creation and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. An announcement of Lutnick'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 the Trump administration however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$19,300
End Date
Jan 1, 2027
Market Opened
Mar 31, 2026, 4:16 PM ET
This market will resolve to “Yes” if Howard Lutnick ceases to be the US Secretary of Commerce for any period of time between market creation and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. An announcement of Lutnick'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 the Trump administration however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.**Howard Lutnick remains the confirmed Secretary of Commerce, actively advancing the administration’s tariff, trade, and manufacturing priorities as of early September 2026.** He has overseen semiconductor investment commitments, tariff negotiations with trading partners, and domestic production initiatives, including recent public appearances and policy statements on data centers and critical minerals. Earlier 2026 controversies over Epstein-related disclosures prompted bipartisan resignation calls and closed-door congressional testimony, yet President Trump has continued to back Lutnick without initiating removal proceedings. No cabinet reshuffles or formal actions targeting the position have materialized in recent months, and Lutnick’s ongoing role in high-profile economic diplomacy aligns with trader expectations that he will serve through year-end.

This market will resolve to “Yes” if Howard Lutnick ceases to be the US Secretary of Commerce for any period of time between market creation and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.

An announcement of Lutnick'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 the Trump administration however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market will resolve to “Yes” if Howard Lutnick ceases to be the US Secretary of Commerce for any period of time between market creation and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. An announcement of Lutnick'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 the Trump administration however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$19,300
End Date
Jan 1, 2027
Market Opened
Mar 31, 2026, 4:16 PM ET

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