Teleprompter Operator Bet Big on Trump Speeches | Global News

A White House teleprompter operator allegedly turned insider edge into nearly $100K by betting on President Trump’s speeches—using prediction markets like Kalshi to wager on exact phrases. The platform flagged suspicious activity, froze his account, and handed evidence to the CFTC. Perez, now on unpaid leave, is cooperating as federal prosecutors decline charges—but regulators are investigating. A cautionary tale of how even tiny details can trigger big financial consequences. 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/d352f514be849715