White House Teleprompter Operator Accused of Betting on Speeches Loses Job
A White House teleprompter operator, Gabriel Perez, has lost his job after allegations surfaced that he used insider knowledge of President Donald Trump's speeches to make bets on the prediction market Kalshi. The White House confirmed he no longer works…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 28, 2026 —
Gabriel Perez, a former White House teleprompter operator, is no longer employed by the federal government following allegations that he leveraged his position to gain an advantage in predicting the outcomes of President Donald Trump’s speeches on the prediction market Kalshi.
The White House confirmed Perez’s departure from federal service. However, the specific circumstances surrounding his exit, including whether he resigned or was terminated, were not publicly disclosed. The allegations suggest that Perez may have used non-public information about the content or timing of presidential remarks to inform his betting activities on Kalshi, a platform where users can trade contracts based on the likelihood of future events.
Details regarding the exact nature of the insider knowledge or the specific bets placed were not provided. The timeframe of these alleged actions and the duration of Perez’s employment as a teleprompter operator were also not specified.
The case brings to light potential ethical concerns regarding the use of privileged information obtained through government employment for personal financial gain. The specifics of any investigation into these allegations or potential disciplinary actions beyond his departure from federal employment have not been released.
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