White House Aide Bet on Trump Speeches | Global News

A White House aide allegedly used insider access to bet big on President Trump’s speeches, sparking outrage and a crackdown. Gabriel Perez, who ran the teleprompter since 2016, reportedly wagered over $100K on platforms like Kalshi—only to be placed on unpaid leave after the White House called it “a disgrace.” Meanwhile, Trump’s own empire keeps growing: his crypto ventures alone netted over $1.2 billion, despite massive losses, while his Truth Social premium plan and merch sales keep the cash flowing. The White House insists he’s playing by the rules—calling critics “absurd.” 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/94d3353b40b6f6a4