Published July 16, 2026 at 1:11 PM ET · Updated July 16, 2026 at 10:03 PM ET
Report says Trump teleprompter operator profited from speech-linked Kalshi bets
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Reports said a White House teleprompter operator was placed on unpaid leave after allegedly betting on Kalshi markets tied to Trump speeches. Headlines said the operator made more than $100,000 from the bets.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 10 hr ago, when Daily Caller reported it. Coverage has since grown to 4 independent outlets, including 2 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 4 hr ago from ZeroHedge. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
