Teleprompter Operator Bet Big on Trump | Tech News

A teleprompter operator for Donald Trump allegedly turned insider knowledge into cash—betting on his speeches and raking in over $100K on Kalshi across 12 major events, including the State of the Union. Kalshi flagged the trades, handed evidence to regulators, and now the operator may be returning profits and pledging to stop. Federal prosecutors declined criminal charges. This case underscores rising risks in prediction markets, where insiders like Google employees and politicians may exploit leaks. Kalshi’s new rules now require disclosure of employment for high-risk bets, aiming to restore fairness as these platforms grow. The balance between free speculation and preventing cheating remains precarious. 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/c3a77c5bf49deab4