Source: New York Post
A major prediction market company ordered several paid social media influencers to remove posts questioning the integrity of the Los Angeles mayoral election after the messages sparked controversy and fueled claims of election interference online. Kalshi confirmed that it requested the removal of posts from some affiliated influencers after they shared content suggesting the race was being manipulated while simultaneously promoting betting odds on the election through paid partnerships, Semafor reported. The controversy emerged after several right-wing influencers posted messages on X expressing skepticism about vote counting in the race between reality television personality Spencer Pratt and Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman for second place.
