Gabriel Perez, the White House teleprompter operator for President Donald Trump since 2016, has been placed on administrative leave. The decision follows the identification of approximately $100,000 in prediction market wagers connected to official presidential addresses.
Betting Activity and Review Process
Perez utilized advance knowledge of the president’s scheduled remarks to place contracts on Kalshi, a regulated prediction platform. The wagering activity centered on specific statements and policy announcements slated for upcoming speeches. White House communications staff are currently reviewing the transaction records to verify compliance with internal ethics protocols.Perez remains on leave while the assessment continues. The White House has not yet announced whether the review will result in permanent reassignment or policy adjustments for speech preparation staff.