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Trump declassifies Epstein list?

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the Trump Administration (including any federal court) publicly releases any previously classified, sealed or unreleased files pertaining to the illegal activities of Jeffrey Epstein which contain names of Epstein's associates by April 29, 2025, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". Announcements of declassifications or releases that are not implemented within this market's timeframe will not qualify. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the government of the United States, however a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.

Event Details

Total Volume: $90.7K
24h Volume: $1.1K
Total Liquidity: $20.2K
Markets: 1
Event Ends: 4/29/2025

Event Analysis

Summary

The prediction market focuses on whether the Trump administration or federal courts will publicly release classified/sealed files related to Jeffrey Epstein's illegal activities by April 29, 2025. Recent developments include the January 2024 unsealing of court documents naming approximately 170 individuals connected to Epstein, though these releases stemmed from civil litigation rather than government declassification. The market currently shows a strong lean toward "No" at 82.5%, reflecting skepticism that Trump will take direct action to declassify Epstein-related documents. This assessment appears well-founded given Trump's current focus on his own legal challenges and the fact that recent Epstein-related disclosures have occurred through judicial processes rather than executive action.

Analysis

Background

  • Recent unsealing of ~950 pages of court documents in January 2024 has already revealed many Epstein associates through judicial channels
  • These releases came from civil litigation (Giuffre v. Maxwell case) rather than government declassification
  • Trump is currently facing multiple legal challenges and investigations that may impact his willingness to engage in controversial declassification

Analysis of Potential Outcomes

"Yes" Outcome (17.5%)

Factors supporting:

  • Public pressure for transparency around Epstein case remains high
  • Trump could view declassification as politically advantageous to shift narratives
  • Some Trump allies like AG Pam Bondi support full disclosure

Challenges:

  • Trump focused on own legal battles through 2024 election
  • Most revelations coming through court process rather than executive action
  • No clear political benefit given Trump's other priorities

"No" Outcome (82.5%)

Supporting factors:

  • Current releases occurring via judicial process without need for executive action
  • Trump dealing with multiple legal challenges through 2024
  • No clear indication Trump administration planning declassification
  • Most relevant documents already being released through courts

Key Factors to Watch

  1. Trump's legal situation and 2024 campaign developments
  2. Additional court-ordered releases of Epstein documents
  3. Public pressure and political climate around transparency
  4. Trump's public statements about Epstein case

Recent Developments

  • January 2024: Release of ~950 pages naming ~170 Epstein associates
  • Ongoing civil litigation continues to reveal information
  • Trump facing multiple legal challenges potentially impacting declassification decisions

Prediction

I assess a 15% probability of a "Yes" outcome and 85% probability of "No." The current market price of 82.5% for "No" appears slightly low given the lack of indicators supporting Trump declassification action and the fact that courts are already releasing relevant documents through normal judicial channels. Confidence level is 8/10 based on clear evidence trails and established patterns of document releases.

Trump declassifies Epstein list?

Yes:15.0%
No:85.0%
Confidence: 8/10
Reasoning Score: 9/10

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Trump declassifies Epstein list?

Yes
17.5%
No
82.5%
Liquidity: $20.2K
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