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2 contractsKalshirefreshed 2 min agoCloses Jun 1, 2026 · 23d

Will George W. Bush be seen in public before Jun 1, 2026

Liquidity-weighted aggregate sits at 56% across 2 Kalshi contracts.

Implied probability

56%
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Kalshi

56%

2 contracts

Polymarket

not bound

Cross-venue gap

single venue

24h move

no pin

24h volume

$17

2 contracts

Closes

Jun 1, 2026

23 days

30-day trend

0%50%100%-30d-3w-2w-1wtodayAggregate: 64% (6 days, 6 points)Aggregate: 64% on 2026-05-08
Aggregate of 2 contracts · 6d

Bracket families

2 clusters across 2 contracts.

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Cluster 1

Will George W. Bush be seen in public before Jun 1, 2026

1 contract$11

Cluster 2

Will Joe Biden be seen in public before Jun 1, 2026

1 contract$6

Analysis

This market estimates a 76% chance that former President George W. Bush will make a public appearance within the next four weeks. The relatively high probability reflects Bush's consistent pattern of public activity in recent years, including speaking engagements, charity events, and social appearances. The main factors affecting this probability are Bush's current health status and his scheduled commitments during late May. The resolution depends entirely on whether any public sighting—whether planned or candid—occurs before June 1, 2026. Events like the opening of his presidential library events, family occasions, or routine public activities could occur. The market assigns meaningful probability to non-appearance, suggesting traders account for health uncertainties or unexpected circumstances that could keep him out of public view during this specific window.

  • Bush's public activity frequency in 2025-2026 compared to historical baseline for the same season
  • Reported health status or scheduled medical procedures that might affect mobility during late May
  • Announced public commitments or events during the May 4-June 1 window (conferences, dedications, charity events)
  • Media monitoring data showing whether Bush has been visible in any public setting in the preceding 30 days
  • Definition of 'seen in public' in the contract terms—whether photographs, video, or credible witness accounts qualify

What moved the line

  • May 6George W. Bush8pp5951¢ · Kalshi
  • May 6Joe Biden8pp7163¢ · Kalshi
  • May 2George W. Bush3pp5760¢ · Kalshi
  • May 7George W. Bush3pp5148¢ · Kalshi
  • May 2Joe Biden3pp6770¢ · Kalshi

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