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Trump fires his teleprompter operator, accused of illegally betting Kalshi on his speeches
Spain🏛️ PoliticsLean Progressive14 hr. ago

Trump fires his teleprompter operator, accused of illegally betting Kalshi on his speeches

The U.S. president, Donald Trump, has suspended his speech technician, Gabriel Pérez, who is accused of illegally betting on the content of Trump's speeches via the prediction platform Kalshi. Pérez, who has worked with Trump since 2016, allegedly made nearly $100,000 in bets by predicting topics and phrases Trump would use during public appearances. The White House stated that Pérez has been suspended from work and pay while investigations continue. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt emphasized strict ethical guidelines prohibiting such actions, noting that Trump called the behavior 'shameful.' Kalshi, which offers predictions on future events including political speeches, reported irregular betting activity linked to Pérez, who was identified through surveillance systems. This case adds to ongoing scrutiny of prediction platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket, which have faced accusations of enabling insider trading, particularly after regulatory changes favored their operations.

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El País logoEl PaísIndependent🔒Center14 hr. ago
Trump fires his teleprompter operator, accused of illegally betting Kalshi on his speeches

The U.S. president, Donald Trump, has suspended his speech technician, Gabriel Pérez, who is accused of illegally betting on the content of Trump's speeches via the prediction platform Kalshi. Pérez, who has worked with Trump since 2016, allegedly made nearly $100,000 in bets by predicting topics and phrases Trump would use during public appearances. The White House stated that Pérez has been suspended from work and pay while investigations continue. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt emphasized strict ethical guidelines prohibiting such actions, noting that Trump called the behavior 'shameful.' Kalshi, which offers predictions on future events including political speeches, reported irregular betting activity linked to Pérez, who was identified through surveillance systems. This case adds to ongoing scrutiny of prediction platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket, which have faced accusations of enabling insider trading, particularly after regulatory changes favored their operations.

Bias read (Center): While the article discusses a politically sensitive issue involving a high-profile figure and potential violations of ethical standards, it presents information from multiple perspectives, including statements from the White House and Kalshi. There is no clear ideological slant in the framing of the

elDiario.es logoelDiario.esIndependentProgressive15 hr. ago
A Trump teleprompter operator, suspended after betting on prediction websites on the speeches of the US president

Un operador del teleprónter de Donald Trump, Gabriel Pérez, fue suspendido de empleo y sueldo después de que se revelara que utilizó información privilegiada para realizar apuestas en Kalshi, un mercado de predicción online, sobre discursos del presidente. La Casa Blanca calificó la situación como 'lamentable' y 'vergonzosa', destacando que tienen normas éticas estrictas. Según ABC News, Pérez ganó más de 100.000 dólares apostando sobre discursos clave, incluido el discurso del Estado de la Unión. Kalshi informó que detectó estas actividades y las reportó a la CFTC, aunque no mencionó directamente a Pérez. La plataforma exige ahora que los usuarios revele su lugar de trabajo y prohibió apuestas basadas en información obtenida en el puesto. La situación ha generado atención hacia miembros de la administración que obtienen beneficios económicos de la presidencia, incluyendo a Trump mismo, quien reportó ganancias significativas en criptomonedas durante 2025.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the situation as a violation of ethical standards by a Trump administration employee, emphasizing the misuse of privileged information and linking it to broader concerns about financial conflicts of interest within the administration. The tone suggests criticism of Trump’s actions

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