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Privileged access may have become a profitable wager.
Washington | July 2026
The White House suspended a member of Donald Trump’s teleprompter team following allegations that he used advance knowledge of presidential speeches to place bets on the words and subjects the president would mention publicly.
The employee allegedly participated in prediction markets that allow users to wager on specific expressions, topics or phrases expected during political speeches. Authorities are examining whether confidential information obtained through his work provided an unfair financial advantage.
The case has renewed concerns about the rapid expansion of prediction platforms and the possible misuse of privileged government information. It also raises questions about internal controls surrounding presidential communications and access to speeches before they are delivered.
The investigation remains open, and the allegations have not resulted in a final determination of responsibility. The suspension represents a precautionary measure while officials review the transactions and the employee’s access to confidential material.
La información privilegiada deja de ser acceso cuando se convierte en apuesta. / Privileged information stops being access when it becomes a wager.