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White House teleprompter operator accused of profiting off Trump's words

A White House teleprompter operator has been accused of profiting from his access to President Trump's prepared remarks by placing bets on a prediction market site.

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It's the first known instance of officials investigating suspected insider trading on a prediction market from inside the White House.

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White House teleprompter operator suspected of profiting off Trump's words

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Officials probe whether White House teleprompter operator profited off Trump's words

It's the first known instance of officials investigating suspected insider trading on a prediction market from inside the White House.

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