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Teleprompter Operator Bet on Trump Speeches | Wilmington News
A White House teleprompter operator allegedly made tens of thousands betting on President Trump’s speeches via prediction market Kalshi—triggering a federal probe, a federal investigation, and a paid administrative leave. The system flagged suspicious trades tied to expected phrases, prompting an internal review. The operator, Gabriel Perez, reportedly handled the teleprompter since 2016, and Kalshi froze his account before he could withdraw nearly $90K. While bets were on mundane terms like country names or economic phrases, the White House called it a “disgrace,” and the CFTC remains silent…
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