16 Jul, 18:19··

Trump Fires Teleprompter Operator Over Betting

El Mundo

Gabriel Pérez, a former Trump aide, is accused of betting on speeches. He used information from Trump’s speeches to make large bets. The White House has fired him while investigating.

Gabriel Pérez worked as Donald Trump’s teleprompter operator. He is accused of using the Kalshi betting platform. Pérez reportedly used information from speeches, including the State of the Union address, to predict Trump’s words. This led to significant profits for him. The White House has suspended Pérez pending an investigation into his actions.

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Highlights

Trump Fires Teleprompter Operator

Donald Trump fired Gabriel Pérez for betting on his speeches.

Pérez Made Illegal Bets

Gabriel Pérez bet on Trump’s speeches using Kalshi.

Profits from Speech Predictions

Pérez made substantial profits by predicting Trump’s speech content.

Regulators Investigate Misuse

Regulators are concerned about using White House information for betting.

Suspension During Investigation

Gabriel Pérez is suspended while an investigation continues.

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