US media had reported that Gabriel Perez, who has been operating Trump’s teleprompter since 2016, used his inside knowledge to win more than $100,000 (€85,900) betting on what the president would say in big speeches.
By Greta Ruffino with AP, AFP
Published on
16/07/2026 - 21:51 GMT+2
US President Donald Trump's teleprompter operator has been suspended over allegations of placing bets on the online prediction market Kalshi based on the president's speeches.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Gabriel Perez was put on unpaid administrative leave on the orders of the president and "will no longer be working at the White House."
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