Trump teleprompter operator suspended over alleged betting on speeches
A long-term teleprompter operator for Donald Trump has been suspended following allegations that he used insider knowledge to profit from prediction market wagers on presidential speeches.
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According to Euronews, Gabriel Perez, who has operated teleprompters for Donald Trump since 2016, faces suspension after reports emerged concerning his activities on prediction markets. US media outlets allege that Perez utilised his access to upcoming speech content to place successful bets on the specific phrasing or themes the president would use during major addresses.
The reports suggest that these activities resulted in winnings exceeding $100,000, which equates to approximately €85,900. No further details regarding the internal investigation or the specific platform used for these wagers have been provided.
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