White House staffer placed on leave over alleged bets on Trump speeches

A White House staffer has been placed on administrative leave after reports that he used his position to win $100,000 by placing bets on Donald Trump's speeches.

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

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A White House staffer has been accused of using inside knowledge of speeches to make nearly $100,000 on Kalshi.

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Guardian Published 16 July 2026

White House teleprompter operator put on leave over alleged bets on Trump speeches

BBC Published 16 July 2026

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

A White House staffer has been accused of using inside knowledge of speeches to make nearly $100,000 on Kalshi.

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