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WATCH: Trump believes his Kalshi-betting teleprompter operator is a 'disgrace,' Leavitt says

WATCH: Trump believes his Kalshi-betting teleprompter operator is a 'disgrace,' Leavitt says

Summary

President Donald Trump knows that a White House teleprompter operator made thousands of dollars by betting on parts of his speeches using an online platform. The operator is now on unpaid leave and is working with a government investigation.

Key Facts

  • A White House teleprompter operator placed bets on the content of President Trump’s speeches.
  • The operator won thousands of dollars through an online betting platform called Kalshi.
  • President Trump called the situation "deeply unfortunate" and a "disgrace."
  • The teleprompter operator has been placed on unpaid administrative leave.
  • This action was approved by President Trump.
  • The operator is cooperating with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, which oversees trading activities.
  • White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt shared these details publicly.
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