If Trump is elected, will there be a government shutdown before the 2026 midterms?
If Trump is elected, will there be a government shutdown before the 2026 midterms?
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If Donald Trump does not win the 2024 presidential election this market will resolve to N/A. If Donald Trump does win the 2024 presidential election:
This market will resolve to YES if, before November 3rd 2026, there is a government shutdown for any amount of time. A government shutdown is defined as a failure to pass legislation funding the federal government that results in federal employees being furloughed.
This market will resolve to NO otherwise
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