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Teleprompter Operator Bets on Presidential Speeches | Global News
- Published
- July 18, 2026
- Duration
- 1:28
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- Last updated
- Jul 19, 2026
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A former president’s longtime teleprompter operator is on unpaid leave after allegedly using insider speech knowledge to profit over $100K betting on Kalshi, a prediction market. The White House called it a “shame” as Kalshi flagged the activity, alerted regulators, and now bans work-related wagers. This scandal adds to mounting scrutiny of administration…
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A former president’s longtime teleprompter operator is on unpaid leave after allegedly using insider speech knowledge to profit over $100K betting on Kalshi, a prediction market. The White House called it a “shame” as Kalshi flagged the activity, alerted regulators, and now bans work-related wagers. This scandal adds to mounting scrutiny of administration members profiting from their roles, exposing the thin line between public service and personal gain. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Sol
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