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Trump's teleprompter operator on unpaid leave for alleged prediction market bets
By Bill Barrow | The Associated Press at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· July 16, 2026
· 3 min read
President Donald Trump’s teleprompter operator is on unpaid leave after reports that he used his inside knowledge to make bets about the president’s speeches on the online prediction market Kalshi, the White House said Thursday.
The firm’s enforcement chief said Kalshi contacted federal regula...
Key takeaway White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the president is aware of the situation, which she described as “unfortunate” and “a disgrace.
Why this matters in Frisco News
The situation involving President Trump's teleprompter operator has raised questions about the use of inside information for personal gain. For residents of Frisco , this story may resonate given the city's own experiences with the intersection of business and government. As a community that has seen significant growth and development, Frisco has had to navigate the complexities of ethical governance and transparency. The fact that the teleprompter operator is on unpaid leave and the matter is being referred to federal regulators suggests that the White House is taking the issue seriously. Locally, this story may prompt discussions about the importance of ethical guidelines and the need for accountability in government and business. As the investigation unfolds, it will be worth watching how the community responds to the situation and what implications it may have for the city's own approach to governance and transparency.
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Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? President Donald Trump’s teleprompter operator is on unpaid leave after reports that he used his inside knowledge to make bets about the president’s speeches on the online prediction market Kalshi, the White House said Thursday.
The firm’s enforcement chief said Kalshi contacted federal regula...
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