Trump suspends teleprompter operator for allegedly betting on speeches

Author: Henry OduahPublished on: July 16, 2026Country: United States

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Trump suspends teleprompter operator for allegedly betting on speeches

US President Donald Trump has suspended his teleprompter operator, Gabriel Perez, for allegedly placing bets on the prediction market Kalshi regarding the content of Trump's speeches. Perez reportedly made over $100,000. The White House press secretary announced he was placed on unpaid leave. Kalshi flagged the suspicious activity to the CFTC and froze over $90,000 in profits.

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