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White House Teleprompter Bet Scandal | Sydney News
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A top Trump speech teleprompter operator, Gabriel Perez, allegedly bet big on prediction markets like Kalshi to guess phrases in presidential speeches—earning over $100K since 2016. The White House called it a disgrace, suspending him without pay, while Trump reportedly called it “deeply unfortunate.” Kalshi flagged the activity, prompting CFTC involvement and ongoing settlement talks. The scandal erupted just before a major speech on election integrity—raising questions about trust and ethics inside the White House.
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