Trump’s teleprompter operator on unpaid leave for alleged prediction market bets on Trump speeches

The White House says President Donald Trump's teleprompter operator is on unpaid leave after reports that he used his inside knowledge to make bets about the president's speeches on the online prediction market Kalshi.

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Fast CompanyLean Left· Jul 17, 2026

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White House teleprompter operator on unpaid leave after reports he made more than $100k betting on Trump's speeches

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Trump's teleprompter operator on unpaid leave for alleged prediction market bets on Trump speeches

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Trump’s teleprompter operator on unpaid leave for alleged prediction market bets on Trump speeches

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Trump's teleprompter operator on unpaid leave for alleged prediction market bets on Trump speeches

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Trump’s teleprompter operator on unpaid leave for alleged prediction market bets on Trump speeches

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White House teleprompter operator bet on Trump speeches, Kalshi says

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Teleprompter operator made nearly $100K betting on Trump speeches

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Kalshi says it's working with feds over nearly $100K in Trump teleprompter speech bets

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Kalshi says it's working with feds over nearly $100K in Trump teleprompter speech bets

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Kalshi says it's working with feds over nearly $100K in Trump teleprompter speech bets

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TownhallRight· Jul 17, 2026

'It's a Disgrace': Trump Furious After Teleprompter Operator Did This

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The Brunswick NewsLean Right· Jul 16, 2026

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Jonesboro SunLean Right· Jul 16, 2026

Trump's teleprompter operator on unpaid leave for alleged prediction market bets on Trump speeches

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Trump’s teleprompter operator on unpaid leave for alleged prediction market bets on Trump speeches

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Trump’s teleprompter operator on unpaid leave for alleged prediction market bets on Trump speeches

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Trump’s teleprompter operator on unpaid leave for alleged prediction market bets on Trump speeches

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Trump's teleprompter operator on unpaid leave for alleged prediction market bets on Trump speeches

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