The speech not only rallied his supporters but also coincided with shifts in the presidential betting odds, reflecting changing perceptions among voters.
“She’s actually imploding, if you take a look. Because, look, I’m not supposed to say it, but we are leading by so much,” Trump remarked to an enthusiastic audience, as per a report by USA Today.
He highlighted his lead in critical states like Nevada, Arizona, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, positioning himself as the candidate capable of turning typically Democratic-leaning states in his favor.
Betting odds reflect Trump’s lead
Trump’s remarks come at a time when betting odds have increasingly favored him over Harris as the US presidential race heats up. At offshore betting houses like BetOnline, Trump holds a significant lead, with odds at -200 compared to Harris’s +170, as mentioned in a report by USA Today.
This shift follows reports, including one from the Wall Street Journal, which indicated that large bets at the crypto-based platform Polymarket had altered the odds dramatically, raising questions about their accuracy.Other major betting platforms reflect similar trends. Bet365…