Multiple outlets report that President Donald Trump’s teleprompter operator has been suspended or is no longer working at the White House following allegations that he profited from prediction market bets tied to what Trump would say in major speeches. Several reports identify the person as Gabriel Perez, who has operated the teleprompter since 2016. According to the reports, the prediction market platform Kalshi flagged unusual activity and contacted federal authorities after bets were placed that appeared to anticipate specific speech outcomes. The amounts reported vary by outlet, with most describing profits of around $100,000, while one outlet reports about $170,000.
The allegations center on whether the operator used nonpublic or inside information gained through his role to place event contracts on Kalshi. One report cites ABC News and says federal regulators are investigating whether Perez violated rules relating to insider information. The reports do not provide confirmed details on the outcome of any investigation or any legal charges, but they describe the situation as an inquiry into the source of the knowledge used to make the bets and how it related to the speeches.
