Trump suspends teleprompter operator over betting allegations
ONP Summary
Gabriel Perez, Trump's longtime teleprompter operator, reportedly made approximately $100,000 by placing bets on the prediction market Kalshi based on advance knowledge of the president's speeches. The CFTC is investigating the suspicious trades flagged by Kalshi, and Perez is in settlement talks with federal regulators.
Progressive:Insider Betting Scandal — operator used advance speech knowledge to place profitable bets.
Moderate:Federal Investigation — regulators flagged suspicious trades and are investigating insider betting allegations.
Conservative:White House Response — White House placed operator on leave pending investigation.
Gabriel Perez, who has operated Trump's teleprompter since 2016, allegedly made over $100,000 with bets placed on the prediction market, ABC News reported.
Perez made bets on speeches, including the State of the Union address in February, remarks to the Davos forum in Switzerland and a December primetime address, the outlet added. ...
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