NewsThe GuardianJuly 17, 2026United States
Reports of White House staff betting on speeches and mandatory testosterone screenings
A Guardian columnist reports that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced mandatory testosterone screenings for US troops aged 30 and over, while a White House teleprompter operator has been placed on leave following allegations of making $100,000 by betting on Trump's speech content.
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The report highlights internal administrative actions regarding military health policy and ethical conduct investigations involving White House personnel.
Key Facts
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced mandatory testosterone screening for US troops aged 30 and over.
- A White House teleprompter operator is on unpaid administrative leave following allegations of earning $100,000 by betting on words used in Trump's speeches.
- Press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the White House maintains strict ethical guidelines regarding the betting allegations.
- The article references a hypothetical $1,000 bet between staff members regarding the press secretary's public statements.