Trump ally accused of leaking insider info in betting market scheme: report

A Wall Street Journal report alleging insider trading in prediction markets has pulled Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, a Florida Republican, into a betting-market corruption controversy involving accusations of leaking information to a MAGA influencer. The article says Luna bragged to associates in 2024 that she knew Donald Trump’s 2024 running mate pick would be JD Vance, and that she tipped off Rogan O’Handley, known as “DC Draino,” to place a winning bet on Polymarket. The Journal also cites claims that O’Handley made a separate attempt to influence Trump’s consideration of Luna. Luna denied the allegations, telling the outlet she is not “telepathic” and would continue opposing insider trading, while O’Handley denied any trading on confidential information. The broader context includes similar scrutiny of Trump administration figures tied to betting on platform decisions.