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Former White House Teleprompter Gambled on Trump Speeches | Global News
- Published
- August 29, 2026
- Duration
- 1:43
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- Last updated
- Aug 30, 2026
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A former White House teleprompter operator, Gabriel Perez, got caught betting on President Trump’s speeches using secret advance access — netting him over $100K in profits — and now faces a $65K fine and a 3-year trading ban after the CFTC called it a betrayal of trust. The White House labeled it “unfortunate” and “a disgrace,” while Perez remains on unpa…
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A former White House teleprompter operator, Gabriel Perez, got caught betting on President Trump’s speeches using secret advance access — netting him over $100K in profits — and now faces a $65K fine and a 3-year trading ban after the CFTC called it a betrayal of trust. The White House labeled it “unfortunate” and “a disgrace,” while Perez remains on unpaid leave with his future uncertain. His cooperation led to a reduced penalty, but this case underscores that even minor roles carry serious eth
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