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title: "Trump To Huddle With Members Of Congress Even As Polymarket, Kalshi Bettors Put Government Shutdown Odds At 60%"
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# Trump To Huddle With Members Of Congress Even As Polymarket, Kalshi Bettors Put Government Shutdown Odds At 60%

> Prediction markets indicate a 60% chance of a federal government shutdown as President Trump meets with Congress members. Over $2 million has been wagered on this outcome, with bettors on Polymarket and Kalshi predicting a shutdown by Oct. 1. If Congress fails to pass necessary funding, non-essential government functions will cease, affecting federal workers' pay. Schumer has criticized Trump, labeling the situation a "Trump shutdown." The potential shutdown could lead to economic repercussions, including reduced consumer spending and delayed government investments.

Prediction markets indicated a strong possibility that the federal government would be shut down this week as President **Donald Trump** prepares to meet key members of Congress on Monday.

## Punters Wager On Shutdown

Cryptocurrency bettors on **Polymarket** priced in a 60% chance of a government shutdown by Oct. 1. Just the day before, the odds were at 70%.

More than $2 million has been wagered on the bet. The market will resolve to "Yes" if the Office of Personnel Management announces a federal government shutdown due to a lapse in appropriations by Oct. 1.

Polymarket, based on **Polygon** (CRYPTO: POL), allows users to wager on an outcome using the **USDC** (CRYPTO: USDC) stablecoin. Polymarket is currently inaccessible to U.S. residents, but it is expected to start operations in the near future.

Similarly, bettors on the federally regulated prediction platform **Kalshi** saw a 58% chance of a government shutdown by Wednesday.

## Trump’s Meeting with Congress Members

The bets and predictions come ahead of a reported meeting between key Congress members, including the Senate Minority Leader **Chuck Schumer,** and Trump in the Oval Office.

If Congress fails to pass a continuing resolution or a full-year appropriations bill, non-essential government functions will halt. All federal workers, both furloughed and those still working, will not receive payment until the government reopens.

If the shutdown lasts longer than a month, the likelihood of wider economic ripple effects increases, including weaker consumer spending due to missed paychecks and postponed government investments.

Schumer recently blamed Trump for the impending shutdown, calling it a "Trump shutdown" and accusing him of weak leadership. Trump canceled a meeting with Schumer and Jeffries earlier this week.

-   **Donald Trump’s Looming Shutdown Could Trigger Mass Layoffs, Slash Regulations and Deploy Troops**

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