Teleprompter Operator on Unpaid Leave After $100K+ Kalshi Wins — Inside the White House Fallout

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Teleprompter Operator on Unpaid Leave After $100K+ Kalshi Wins — Inside the White House Fallout

News (2 / 1) 17.07.2026 01:01 / Peter


Investigation and Consequences

An internal March memo warned staff not to exploit confidential information for prediction-market bets. Manhattan prosecutors declined criminal charges, but the CFTC reportedly seeks disgorgement of profits and restrictions on Perez’s future trading as its civil action continues. The White House also reiterated strict ethics rules for staff.

Perez, who worked for Trump since 2016 and had early access to speeches, will not operate the teleprompter for the president’s July 16 address as the probe proceeds.