Kalshi says it caught Trump’s teleprompter operator insider trading
The Verge·July 16, 2026
Federal investigators believe Gabriel Perez, President Donald Trump's teleprompter operator since 2016, used inside information to make bets on Kalshi, a prediction market platform. Perez allegedly bet on what Trump would say during over a dozen events, giving him an unfair advantage over other users. Kalshi allows users to bet on various topics, including "mentions" markets where users predict what an individual will say during high-profile events. Perez's actions are being investigated as a potential case of insider trading, exploiting his access to Trump's speeches for personal gain.
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