Published July 16, 2026 at 12:41 PM ET · Updated July 16, 2026 at 2:05 PM ET
White House places Trump teleprompter operator on leave over $100,000 insider-betting report
6 independent outlets are covering this story. Verification: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets. Patriot Watch links to original reporting; we don't republish it.
The White House placed a teleprompter operator on leave after reports that the staffer made nearly $100,000 betting on the contents of Trump's speeches. Authorities are investigating whether the operator profited through insider trading on upcoming remarks.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 2 hr ago, when ABC News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 6 independent outlets, including 5 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 1 hr ago from New York Post. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
