The CFTC is reported to be investigating a White House teleprompter operator over prediction-market bets on Trump's speeches
ABC and Reuters independently reported the civil matter; there is no public order and no criminal case.
Gabriel Perez
White House teleprompter operator reported to be under CFTC investigation over Kalshi 'Mentions' market bets; placed on unpaid leave. No public order or criminal case exists; prosecutors reportedly declined a criminal inquiry.
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- 2026-07-16 Official acts CFTC probe of a White House teleprompter operator's prediction-market bets reported