""Our men and women in uniform are trusted with classified information in order to accomplish their mission as safely and effectively as possible, and are prohibited from using this highly sensitive information for personal financial gain.""
""President Donald Trump told reporters Thursday evening that he felt Van Dyke's actions were 'like Pete Rose betting on his own team' and he would look into the case.""
Gannon Ken Van Dyke, a U.S. soldier, has been arrested for allegedly using classified information to place bets on Polymarket regarding U.S. military actions in Venezuela. He is charged with commodities fraud, wire fraud, and unlawful use of confidential government information. Prosecutors claim he placed 13 bets linked to the operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The Acting Attorney General emphasized the importance of trust in military personnel regarding classified information, which should not be exploited for personal gain.
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