Washington Post Politics
· Jul 16, 2026 8:25 PM EDT
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White House teleprompter operator placed on leave after betting on Trump speeches
A White House teleprompter operator has been placed on unpaid leave after his online prediction market activity, which showed he was placing wagers related to President Donald Trump’s public remarks, was flagged to federal regulators.
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