Donald Trump's teleprompter operator, Gabriel Perez, faces federal investigation for insider trading. Suspicious trades on the Kalshi platform triggered the regulatory inquiry. Kalshi identified the activity and referred it to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Perez is fully cooperating with the CFTC regarding the ongoing investigation. The White House confirmed the staffer is now on unpaid leave.

It's the first known instance of officials investigating suspected insider trading on a prediction market from inside the White House.

Gabriel Perez is reportedly in talks with federal investigators to settle allegations of using insider information.