A teleprompter operator at the White House has been placed on unpaid leave. This action occurred following federal regulators flagging the individual’s online prediction market activity. The operator was found to be placing wagers based on President Donald Trump’s public remarks.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt provided confirmation of this development on Thursday. She stated that the president decided to place the staff member on leave. The teleprompter operator is cooperating with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission regarding the issue.
In January 2021, President Donald Trump delivered a speech in Dalton, Georgia, standing in front of a teleprompter. This incident has drawn attention due to the potential implications related to betting on government activities.