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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedJuly 16, 2026Miami-Dade County

White House teleprompter operator placed on leave over betting allegations

A White House teleprompter operator has been placed on unpaid leave following reports that he used insider information to place bets on presidential speeches via the prediction market Kalshi.

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Why It Matters

The incident involves the potential misuse of non-public government information for personal financial gain by a federal employee.

Key Facts

  • A White House teleprompter operator has been placed on unpaid leave.
  • The employee is alleged to have used inside knowledge to place bets on presidential speeches.
  • The betting activity occurred on the online prediction market platform Kalshi.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationWhite House“The employer of the teleprompter operator”PersonDonald Trump“President of the United States”OrganizationKalshi“Online prediction market platform”