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NewsWFLA News TampaAugust 29, 2026Hillsborough

White House teleprompter operator ordered to pay $172,000 for betting on presidential speeches

A former White House teleprompter operator, Gabriel Perez, has been ordered to pay $172,000 in penalties and disgorgement after placing illegal bets on the content of President Trump’s speeches. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) ruled that Perez must forfeit $107,539.02 in trading profits and pay an additional civil penalty for the violations.

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Why It Matters

This enforcement action highlights federal oversight of insider trading and market manipulation involving government employees who have access to non-public information.

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Who's Mentioned

personPresident Trump“The subject of the speeches used for the betting activity.”personGabriel Perez“The individual sanctioned for placing bets on presidential speech content.”organizationCommodity Futures Trading Commission“The federal regulator that issued the order against Perez.”