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Trump Teleprompter Accused of Insider Trading | US News
The teleprompter guy for President Trump, Gabriel Perez, is under federal heat after allegedly using his insider access to Trump’s speeches to rake in over $100K betting on prediction market Kalshi—betting on whether specific phrases would appear in speeches, including the State of the Union. The CFTC is investigating, and while prosecutors dropped criminal charges, a civil settlement looms that could force Perez to repay all profits and swear off insider trading. Kalshi’s rules are also tightening to require job disclosures. The White House says ethics rules are strict and Perez is…
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