Trump's Teleprompter Aide Accused of Making '$143,000 Betting on Speeches'

Trump's Teleprompter Aide Accused of Making '$143,000 Betting

on Speeches'

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Gabriel Perez, a long-time technical assistant to US President Donald Trump, has been placed on unpaid administrative leave after allegations emerged that he made over $143,000 betting on the president's speeches.

According to America's ABC News, Perez used his position to gain first-hand insider knowledge of Trump's speeches, including the State of the Union, a speech at the World Economic Forum, and a primetime address in December. He allegedly placed bets on more than a dozen Trump speeches in three months.

Perez operated Trump's teleprompter as far back as 2016 when Trump first ran for office. His position gave him access to the contents of Trump's speeches, which he allegedly used to make lucrative bets on prediction markets.

Gabriel Perez is a long-time technical assistant to US President Donald Trump. He has been working with the president since 2016 and has been operating Trump's teleprompter for several years.

Prediction market company Kalshi said it alerted the regulator to suspicious betting activity on its "Mentions" market after a months-long investigation. Kalshi said the trades came to its attention in March as they did not fit regular patterns of buying and selling.

The company froze Perez's funds in his account before he was able to take most of the profits off the platform. The White House confirmed the allegations and said Perez had been placed on unpaid administrative leave.

The revelations come amid broader speculation about Trump's family, subordinates, or associates potentially using inside information to enrich themselves. The allegations also raise concerns about the potential for administration insiders to profit from inside knowledge relating to world events driven by Trump and the US.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Perez had been placed on unpaid administrative leave. She said the president believes the allegations are deeply unfortunate and a disgrace. Leavitt also clarified that Perez was complying with the regulator and that the president decided to place him on leave.

She said that to her knowledge, no other White House staff members were being investigated for similar allegations. Leavitt added that the White House has extremely strict ethical guidelines with respect to issues like this.

What's Next?

The revelations come amid broader speculation about Trump's family, subordinates, or associates potentially using inside information to enrich themselves. The allegations also raise concerns about the potential for administration insiders to profit from inside knowledge relating to world events driven by Trump and the US.

As the investigation into Perez's alleged activities continues, many are left wondering what this means for the future of Trump's administration. Will other staff members be investigated for similar allegations? How will the White House respond to these allegations?

The controversy surrounding Trump's teleprompter aide highlights the need for transparency and accountability in government. It also raises questions about the potential for insider trading and the need for stricter regulations in this area.

The case of Gabriel Perez serves as a reminder that even the most powerful individuals can be held accountable for their actions. As the investigation into Perez's alleged activities continues, one thing is clear: the people demand transparency and accountability from their leaders.