Trump's Teleprompter Operator Gabriel Perez Leaves Amid Insider Trading Investigation

Gabriel Perez, a long-serving aide to former President Donald Trump, has left his position following allegations of insider trading. According to a White House official, Perez, who reportedly earned over $100,000 through the prediction market Kalshi during Trump's second term, is no longer employed by the federal government. The report did not clarify whether he was terminated or resigned. Perez had been Trump's teleprompter operator since 2016 and was known to have insight into the president's speeches before they were delivered. A federal investigation was initiated after Kalshi reported unusual betting activity related to specific topics mentioned in Trump's public addresses. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt indicated that Perez was placed on unpaid leave at Trump's request, describing the situation as "deeply unfortunate and frankly a disgrace." Reports suggest that Perez made successful bets on multiple speeches, including the State of the Union and other significant addresses, and would adjust his bets based on Trump's remarks during speeches. Trump initially hired Perez in 2016 after finding his company through an online search.