White House teleprompter operator accused of making $100k off Trump speech bets
A White House teleprompter operator, Gabriel Perez, is under investigation for allegedly using inside information to profit nearly $100,000 from bets on President Donald Trump's speeches. Kalshi, the prediction market platform, reported unusual betting patterns and froze over $90,000 in Perez's account. President Trump is aware of the situation, and Perez is now on unpaid leave.
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Published 16 Jul 2026, 18:32 UTC · Updated 16 Jul 2026, 18:50 UTC
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