Unconfirmed reports have surfaced suggesting that listening devices were discovered in the Oval Office, specifically within the President's Resolute Desk, leading to its removal for a detailed security scan. These reports have stirred speculation and concern over national security and trust in governmental transparency. The incident occurred on February 21, 2025.
This market resolves no later than April 1, 2025.
Update 2025-02-24 (PST) (AI summary of creator comment): Resolution Criteria Update:
The market resolves on April 1, 2025.
If there is no confirmation that the desk has been bugged within the 5-week period following the incident, the market resolves as NO.
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As of April 2, 2025, there is no credible, publicly available evidence to confirm the unconfirmed reports suggesting that listening devices were discovered in the Oval Office, specifically within the Resolute Desk, on February 21, 2025. The speculation stirred concern about national security and governmental transparency, but it remains unsubstantiated.
What is known is that President Donald Trump announced on February 19, 2025, via Truth Social, that the Resolute Desk was temporarily removed from the Oval Office for “light refinishing” and replaced with the C&O desk, previously used by George H.W. Bush. This move was framed as routine maintenance. The White House has not officially confirmed any security sweeps or discoveries of listening devices tied to this event.
Given the Oval Office’s status as a highly secure area, regularly monitored by the Secret Service, any actual discovery of surveillance devices would likely trigger a significant, documented response from federal authorities—none of which has been reported by credible outlets as of now.
@Marnix In this context, "bug" is slang for "listening device", and does not refer to termites or any other insect or animal infestation.
@wrhall Good question. I set the resolution date as April 1 intentionally. If there's no confirmation the desk has been bugged within these 5 weeks, this market resolves as NO.