A Trump teleprompter aide reportedly earned $100,000 by accurately betting on the former president's statements using Kalshi, a cutting-edge prediction market platform.
The bets were placed on Kalshi
Jul 17, 2026
09:19 am
What's the storyGabriel Perez, an aide to Donald Trump, is said to have made nearly $100,000 by betting on the content of Trump's speeches.
The bets were placed on Kalshi, a prediction market that allows users to speculate about future events.
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