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Trump’s teleprompter operator under investigation for insider trading, sources say

Friday | 17th July 2026

Washington, DC — The federal agency responsible for regulating US prediction markets has opened an investigation into a longtime member of President Donald Trump’s inner circle over allegations of possible insider trading, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The inquiry centers on Gabriel Perez, Trump’s trusted teleprompter operator, whose access to the president’s speeches before they are delivered has raised concerns about whether confidential information may have been used for financial gain.

According to the sources, Perez placed a series of trades on the prediction market platform Kalshi involving so-called “mention markets”—contracts that allow users to wager on whether specific words, phrases or topics will be mentioned by prominent public figures during speeches, interviews or public appearances. These niche markets have become increasingly popular as prediction platforms expand beyond elections and economic indicators into real-time political events.

The trades allegedly caught the attention of Kalshi’s internal surveillance systems after they appeared to show unusually accurate predictions linked to remarks made by Trump. Because Perez routinely helps prepare and operate the teleprompter during the president’s speeches, investigators are examining whether he may have had access to nonpublic information that could have provided an unfair advantage in those markets.

Kalshi subsequently referred the matter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the federal regulator overseeing prediction markets and certain derivatives trading in the United States.

One source familiar with the investigation said Perez earned more than $90,000 from the trades now under review. Those profits have reportedly been frozen while regulators determine whether securities or commodities laws were violated.

“Our surveillance team promptly flagged and referred these trades to the CFTC, and we are cooperating and assisting regulators,” Kalshi’s head of enforcement, Robert DeNault, said in a statement, emphasizing that the company has systems in place to detect suspicious trading activity.

Perez has been cooperating with investigators since the inquiry began, according to one of the sources. It remains unclear whether regulators believe any criminal laws were broken or whether the investigation could ultimately result in civil enforcement actions.

CNN has sought comment from the White House, the CFTC and Perez. Responding to inquiries, a CFTC spokesperson declined to discuss the matter, stating only that the agency “can’t confirm or deny an investigation,” which is standard practice for ongoing regulatory probes.

The White House, however, publicly acknowledged the situation on Thursday.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Trump had been briefed on the reports concerning Perez and viewed the allegations seriously.

“He believes it’s deeply unfortunate and frankly a disgrace,” Leavitt said.

She added that Perez had been placed on unpaid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation and confirmed that another staff member would operate the teleprompter during Trump’s nationally televised address on election integrity later Thursday evening.

If the allegations are substantiated, the case would represent the first publicly known instance of a White House employee being investigated for potential insider trading involving prediction markets. The rapidly growing industry has attracted millions of dollars in trading volume this year as Americans increasingly use these platforms to speculate on political developments, government decisions and major news events.

The investigation comes despite explicit ethics guidance issued by the White House earlier this year warning staff members against participating in trades that rely on confidential government information.

A memorandum distributed to White House employees on March 24 reminded officials that government personnel are prohibited from using nonpublic information for personal financial gain.

“The misuse of nonpublic information by government employees for financial benefit is a very serious offense and will not be tolerated,” the memo stated.

The CFTC under the Trump administration has generally taken a supportive stance toward regulated prediction markets, viewing them as useful tools for price discovery and forecasting public events. At the same time, CFTC Chairman Mike Selig, a Trump appointee, has repeatedly pledged to aggressively pursue insider trading and market manipulation, regardless of whether the individuals involved work in the private sector or inside the federal government.

Perez’s role inside Trump’s orbit makes the allegations particularly sensitive.

He has worked alongside Trump for roughly a decade and is regarded as one of the president’s most trusted aides when it comes to public appearances. Perez is often among the last people to review the president’s speeches before they are delivered and is responsible for ensuring the teleprompter accurately reflects Trump’s frequently changing remarks.

According to people familiar with White House operations, Trump often makes last-minute edits to speeches, requiring Perez to work closely with him moments before public events begin. Trump has previously remarked that Perez is the only person he fully trusts to operate his teleprompter because of their years of experience working together.

Perez is also one of the highest-paid members of the White House staff.

Congressional salary disclosures show he receives an annual salary of $175,000 in 2026. His official title is Deputy Assistant to the President and Technical Advisor, reflecting both his technical responsibilities and his close proximity to the president during speeches and campaign events.

Trump has publicly praised Perez in the past. During a campaign rally in Reno in 2024, the president singled him out before supporters, saying, “I have a guy, Gabe. He’s excellent. I’ve had some real bad ones, but I have Gabe,” highlighting the level of confidence he places in his longtime aide.

The investigation has also drawn attention because of the growing influence of prediction markets in American politics. Platforms such as Kalshi allow users to buy and sell contracts based on the likelihood of future events, with prices fluctuating in response to news, polling data and other information. Critics have warned that individuals with privileged access to confidential information could exploit these markets in ways similar to traditional insider trading involving stocks or commodities.

CNN, which partners with Kalshi to use prediction market data in some of its news coverage, noted that its editorial employees are prohibited from trading on prediction markets to avoid conflicts of interest.

In a statement provided to ABC News, which first reported the investigation, White House spokesperson Davis Ingle emphasized that the administration expects all employees to comply with federal ethics standards.

“The White House has strict ethics guidelines that we expect all staffers and officials to follow,” Ingle said, adding that “the staffer in question is fully cooperating with the CFTC.”

The investigation remains ongoing, and no charges or enforcement actions have been announced. Regulators are expected to continue reviewing trading records, communications and other evidence to determine whether Perez improperly used confidential knowledge of Trump’s prepared remarks to profit from prediction markets.

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