Allow Warp Effects to distort linear gradient
When you turn on distorting linear gradients (Object > Envelope Distort > Envelope options: Distort Linear Gradients Fill), AI still won't do it when you use Warp Effects (Effect > Warp). This should be fixed.
I'd even extend this option to treat other gradients types, not only linear.
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CPhillips commented
This is not a solution, but try using an envelope destort instead of using the Effects tab.
Select your object, then in the Menu go to Object>Envelope Distort>Make with Warp. It can be very processor heavy depending on the object you are using, but should give you your desired effect.
Thanks Hopes this helps in the meantime.
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Devin Trevor commented
would love this to be added