Source: Fox News
Summary
A White House teleprompter operator, Gabriel Perez, has been accused of betting on President Donald Trump’s speeches and has been placed on paid administrative leave pending a federal investigation. The White House has condemned the staffer’s alleged conduct as “a disgrace.” Perez allegedly made tens of thousands of dollars by betting on the contents of Trump’s speeches through the prediction market Kalshi. The investigation began after Kalshi’s surveillance systems flagged unusual trades in March.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The White House has condemned the staffer’s alleged conduct as “a disgrace” and placed them on paid administrative leave. The president has been briefed on the matter and has expressed his disapproval. The investigation has been ongoing for months, with Kalshi cooperating with the CFTC. The trades in question involved common words and topics expected to appear in presidential speeches. The case highlights the intersection of politics and finance.
Author: Evan Null
