White House teleprompter operator accused of making $100k off Trump speech bets

A White House teleprompter operator has been accused of using confidential information to place bets on the content of speeches, including those given by former President Donald Trump. The staffer allegedly made nearly $100,000 on the online betting platform Kalshi by exploiting their access to speech drafts and other sensitive information. The accusations raise concerns about the potential for insider trading and abuse of power within the White House. An investigation is likely to be launched to determine the extent of the operator's activities and whether any laws or regulations were broken.

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