Former Trump Teleprompter Accused of Insider Trading | Dayton News

A former Trump teleprompter operator, Gabriel Perez, is under fire for allegedly profiting $100K+ by betting on Trump’s speeches using inside knowledge on prediction market Kalshi. The CFTC launched an investigation after Kalshi’s surveillance flagged suspicious trades, including bets on major events like the State of the Union. The White House confirmed Perez is on paid leave and cooperating, while federal prosecutors declined criminal charges—though a civil settlement is likely, requiring him to repay all gains and agree to future compliance. Kalshi, already wary of insider trading, has tightened rules to prevent repeat offenses. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/89fd899d959d3019