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US Authorities Probe White House Teleprompter Operator for Illegal Betting on Trump Speeches

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US Authorities Probe White House Teleprompter Operator for Illegal Betting on Trump Speeches
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First reported by Kan News · 4 hours ago

What happened

US authorities are investigating a White House teleprompter operator for allegedly using privileged access to President Trump's speech texts to earn over $100,000 betting on an online platform. This follows a similar case where a US soldier involved in capturing Venezuela's ex-president Maduro was charged with illegal betting based on classified information.

  • 01US law enforcement probes White House teleprompter operator for profiting from betting on Trump's speeches.
  • 02Operator allegedly earned over $100,000 via Kalshi prediction market platform.
  • 03Similar case involves US Special Forces soldier betting on Maduro's capture operation.
  • 04Soldier Gannon Ken Van Dyke wagered $32,000 on Maduro's removal before the mission.
  • 05Van Dyke faces charges of theft, misuse of classified info, and fraud related to 13 bets.
  • 06Nearly $500,000 winnings were transferred to a foreign cryptocurrency vault.

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Full coverage · 11 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew16 minutes ago
US Authorities Probe White House Teleprompter Operator for Illegal Betting on Trump Speeches
Now 14Right · Hebrew3 hours ago
Trump Speech Teleprompter Operator Investigated for Profiting Over $100K from Speech Betting
Channel 13Center · Hebrew3 hours ago
Trump Teleprompter Operator Probed for Profiting Over $100K Betting on Speeches
CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew3 hours ago
Trump Teleprompter Operator Investigated for Betting on President’s Speeches, Earns $90,000
YnetCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago
Trump Teleprompter Operator Profits Over $100K Betting on President’s Speeches
YnetCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago
Trump Teleprompter Operator Suspended for Betting Over $100,000 on President's Speeches Using Insider Information
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
Trump Teleprompter Operator Profits Over $100K Betting on Presidential Speeches
SrugimRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
Trump Teleprompter Operator Profits Millions from Speculative Bets Using Insider Speech Knowledge
N12Center · Hebrew3 hours ago
Trump Teleprompter Operator Suspected of Using Insider Information for Gambling Profits
MakoCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago
Trump Teleprompter Operator Suspected of Using Insider Information for Gambling Profits
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
Trump's Teleprompter Operator Faces Scandal Over Insider Speech Betting
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
White House Teleprompter Operator Accused of Leaking Trump Speeches for $100,000 Betting Scam
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
White House Teleprompter Operator Suspected of Betting on Trump Speeches for $100,000 Gain
Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew4 hours ago
White House Teleprompter Operator Allegedly Earns Over $100,000 Betting on Trump Speeches

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