Two Department of Justice sources told The Daily Wire that the agency is not investigating former Rep. George Santos over allegations that he profited by betting against his own attendance at President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address. Kalshi appears to be investigating Santos, but reports that federal prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation following the company’s referral are false, sources told The Daily Wire. NPR first reported that Kalshi referred Santos to federal authorities after the former congressman allegedly profited by wagering that he would not attend the February speech. The controversy stems from a February 23 video in which the former congressman told followers, “I’m going to be there for the State of the Union in the gallery, guys,” one day before Trump’s primetime address. State of the union update! pic.twitter.com/y9nrYpCyU4 — George Santos (@Georgesantos) February 23, 2026 Kalshi prediction traders were spending millions of dollars worth of bets on who would attend, according to NPR. Santos’ video increased the odds of his attendance, until he didn’t show up.  “Watching SOTU from an airport tv was not part of the plan! FML,” Santos posted on the night of the speech. Watching SOTU from an airport tv was not part of the plan! FML