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Teleprompter Operator Accused of Betting on Trump Speeches | San Antonio News
Gabriel Perez, a longtime teleprompter operator for former President Trump, is facing scrutiny after allegedly using secret access to presidential speeches to profit over $100K on a prediction market called Kalshi. Investigators believe he bet on topics and phrases Trump would mention, leveraging insider knowledge from prepared remarks and last-minute edits. The White House called it a disgrace and placed him on paid leave as he cooperates with the CFTC. Though federal prosecutors declined criminal charges, Perez is now negotiating a civil settlement to return profits and agree to cease such…
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