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White House teleprompter operator accused over Trump bets no longer in job, official says

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A White House teleprompter operator is no longer in his post after being accused of using inside information to bet on Trump speeches, per The Guardian. Gabriel Perez allegedly wagered on the prediction market Kalshi based on advance knowledge of the President's remarks. A White House official confirmed the departure, though declined to say whether Perez resigned or was fired.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/28/white-hou...

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