Will Scott Bessent say “Sanction”?

As of Oct 24, 2026, Scott Bessent said “Sanction” at the only occasion with a settled Kalshi mention market so far, on Aug 24, 2026.

Of the last 3 transcripts we have, of any kind (3 press briefings; Apr 29, 2025 – May 28, 2026), since fewer than 2 press conferences have transcripts, it reached the market's count (1+, named speaker only) in 2.

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Scott Bessent

Sanction

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Settled
1/1 (100%)
Last 3 transcripts
said in 2 of 3

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Latest quotes

from the latest transcripts we have (3 press briefings); the strip shows how each listed occasion settled.

Scott BessentspeakerSecretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent Briefs Members of the Media, May 28, 2026 · May 28, 2026 · 14:22In transcript

…sell tickets. They pay landing fees. Anyone who accepts those we will sanction. So, they should be very clear that the state-owned Iranian airlines, they…

Scott BessentspeakerPress Secretary Karoline Leavitt, Scott Bessent, and Kelly Loeffler Brief Members of the Media · Apr 15, 2026 · 24:52In transcript

…is sitting in your banks, we are now willing to apply secondary sanctions, which is a very stern measure, and the Iranians should know that…

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DateListed asVenueResult
Aug 24, 2026SanctionKalshiYes

Questions

How often does Scott Bessent say “Sanction”?
As of Oct 24, 2026, Scott Bessent said “Sanction” at the only occasion with a settled Kalshi mention market so far, on Aug 24, 2026.
What is the probability Scott Bessent says “Sanction” next time?
56%, from settlement history (n=1). It is a base rate from history, not a forecast and not advice.
Who has to say it for the market to count?
Under the next market's rule: named speaker only.

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