White House Teleprompter Operator Accused of Insider Betting No Longer Employed
Gabriel Perez, a White House teleprompter operator, is no longer employed by the federal government following allegations of insider betting on prediction markets. Perez reportedly used his position to place bets on President Trump's speeches, earning over $100,000. The White House confirmed Perez was placed on unpaid leave after the allegations surfaced. The case has drawn attention to the growing prediction market industry, which allows users to bet on public events. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is involved in investigating the matter, highlighting regulatory challenges in this emerging market.