CroatiaAn operator of a teleprompter at the White House, Gabriel Perez, is under investigation for allegedly using privileged information to place bets on speeches by former President Donald Trump, reportedly earning nearly $100,000. The betting occurred through the Kalshi prediction market platform, where users can wager on real-world outcomes. The company Kalshi reported the suspicious activity to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), which regulates such platforms. Analysis revealed that Perez, who worked at the White House since 2016, was placing bets based on predicted speech content, including specific terms like country names or campaign slogans. The CFTC has been informed, and Perez is currently on unpaid leave and will no longer work at the White House. While the White House confirmed Trump was made aware of the case, federal prosecutors in New York have declined to pursue criminal charges. The story was first reported by ABC News and confirmed by CBS News and BBC.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the situation neutrally, detailing both the allegations against Perez and the responses from multiple entities including the White House, Kalshi, and regulatory bodies. It does not overtly favor any political side but reports on the implications of insider trading and potential
