PoliticsWhite House teleprompter operator accused of making nearly $100,000 from Trump speech bets

A White House teleprompter operator is under investigation over allegations that he used inside information to place bets on Donald Trump’s speeches. Gabriel Perez, who had worked at the White House since 2016, allegedly wagered on words the US president would use in major addresses, including the State of the Union. The trades were reportedly made through Kalshi, a prediction-markets platform that allows users to bet on real-world events. The firm confirmed it rep…