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Teleprompter operator accused of betting on Trump speeches is out of a job
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Aamer Madhani, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The White House has confirmed the operator's departure, but details about the circumstances are limited.
A White House teleprompter operator is no longer employed after being accused of using inside knowledge to make bets on President Donald Trump's speeches. The operator had been placed on unpaid leave earlier this month. The White House has confirmed the operator's departure, but details about the circumstances are limited.
It is not clear whether the operator resigned or was fired. Further information about the incident can be found through news reports, including an earlier story by ABC News that initially revealed the operator's activities on the online prediction market Kalshi.
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Category: local Published: July 28, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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