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

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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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NPR Published 17 July 2026

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

NPR Published 16 July 2026

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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