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White House Aide Bets on Speeches | Dover News
A White House aide allegedly used insider knowledge from presidential speeches—including major events like the State of the Union—to place high-stakes bets totaling over $100,000. The scandal erupted after a news report, prompting the White House to slap the aide with unpaid leave and call it a disgrace. The betting platform Kalshi flagged the activity, citing its rules against using job-related info and now requires users to disclose employers. The CFTC is now investigating, raising urgent questions about ethics, accountability, and whether even the highest echelons of government can be held…
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