Resolution Criteria

This market resolves based on the most credible interpretation of "pizza" references in the Epstein files released by the Department of Justice. The word 'pizza' appears more than 900 times in the released documents. Resolution will be determined by examining the actual context and content of these references as documented in the official DOJ Epstein Files library at https://www.justice.gov/epstein. The market resolves to whichever answer best reflects the preponderance of evidence regarding what "pizza" actually refers to in these communications.

Background

Following passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act in November 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice released files in stages, with over 3 million pages released on January 30, 2026. Emails referencing a "headcount for pizza," invitations to "who wants pizza in Austin," and odd comments like "butt cake sounds great, but I need pizza" have fueled speculation that "pizza" is code for something far more sinister, coupled with Virginia Giuffre's accounts of Epstein's strict dietary habits. Pizzagate resurged in 2026 during the release of the Epstein files, reviving a conspiracy theory that originated from 2016 hacked emails.

Considerations

Pizzagate has been thoroughly debunked by law enforcement and investigative journalists, with no evidence of a trafficking ring, no credible connection between pizza references and criminal activity, and the pizza in the emails remaining just that: pizza. However, the mentions span several years and appear in ordinary contexts, including emails about meals, social plans, and casual exchanges—many dating to periods before the "Pizzagate" theory even existed. Investigators have not confirmed that alleged code word meanings apply to the Epstein Files, and authorities caution that lists circulating online often lack verified context and are frequently reused in misleading narratives.

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