Polymarket took down wagers tied to rescue of downed Air Force officer
By Anthony Ha
Published on April 5, 2026.
A Democratic congressman, Representative Seth Moulton, has criticised Polymarket for allowing users to bet on the date the United States will confirm the rescue of Air Force service members shot down over Iran, calling it "disgusting" and a "dystopian death market". The company responded by removing the market from view and stating it is investigating how this slipped through its internal safeguards.
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