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Regulatory insider trading investigation

Trump teleprompter operator insider betting probe

Analysis based on 103 articles · First reported Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Sentiment
-10
Attention
3
Articles
103
Market Impact
General
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Market Impact

The investigation highlights regulatory risks for prediction markets like Kalshi, potentially increasing scrutiny and compliance costs. However, the event is unlikely to have broad market impact beyond the prediction market sector.

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Event Summary

Gabriel Pérez, President Donald Trump's longtime teleprompter operator, is under investigation by the United States — United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for allegedly using advance knowledge of Trump's speeches to place bets on the prediction market Kalshi. Perez reportedly earned over $100,000 by wagering on Kalshi's 'Mentions' market, where users bet on whether specific words or topics will appear in public addresses. Kalshi flagged the suspicious activity and referred it to the CFTC. The United States — White House placed Perez on unpaid administrative leave, and Trump called the situation 'a disgrace.' Perez is cooperating with regulators and discussing a settlement. Federal prosecutors in Manhattan declined to open a criminal case. The incident has raised questions about insider trading in prediction markets and United States — White House ethics.

Key Actions
96 Gabriel Pérez placed bets
77 Kalshi flagged and referred United States — United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission
75 United States — White House placed on unpaid leave Gabriel Pérez
75 Kalshi froze account Gabriel Pérez
70 United States — United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission investigated Gabriel Pérez
70 United States — United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission investigated Gabriel Pérez
60 Kalshi started collecting employment info
60 United States — United States Department of Justice charged 2026 United States intervention in Venezuela
55 United States — United States Department of Justice declined to prosecute Gabriel Pérez
50 Donald Trump approved suspension Gabriel Pérez
50 United States — United States Department of Justice declined prosecution
40 Donald Trump called disgrace
35 United States — White House sent internal email
20 Jacki McGavick left United States — White House Kalshi
Entities Involved
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Gabriel Pérez
Perez is the central figure under investigation for allegedly using inside knowledge of Trump's speeches to profit over $100,000 on Kalshi. He has been placed on unpaid leave and is cooperating with regulators.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment -80.0
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Kalshi
Kalshi flagged the suspicious trades and referred them to the CFTC, demonstrating its surveillance capabilities. However, the incident may lead to increased regulatory scrutiny of its prediction markets.
Importance 90.0 Sentiment -20.0
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United States — United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission
The CFTC is investigating Perez for potential insider trading. The agency has championed prediction markets but is cracking down on insider abuse, reinforcing its regulatory role.
Importance 85.0 Sentiment 10.0
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Donald Trump
President Trump was informed of the allegations and approved Perez's suspension, calling the situation 'a disgrace.' The event does not directly implicate Trump but adds to scrutiny of his administration's ethics.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment -10.0
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United States — White House
The United States — White House placed Perez on unpaid leave and reiterated strict ethics guidelines. The incident raises questions about internal oversight of staff trading activities.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment -15.0
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United States — United States Department of Justice
The DOJ declined to open a criminal investigation into Perez, indicating that the case remains civil. This decision limits potential legal consequences.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 5.0
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Karoline Leavitt
As United States — White House press secretary, Leavitt confirmed Perez's suspension and communicated Trump's reaction, playing a key role in the administration's response.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 0.0
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United States
The United States is the jurisdiction where the investigation occurs, but the event does not significantly affect the country's overall standing.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Robert DeNault
Denault, Kalshi's head of enforcement, publicly confirmed that Kalshi flagged and referred the trades to the CFTC, highlighting the platform's compliance efforts.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 5.0
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Davis Ingle
Ingle, a United States — White House spokesperson, stated that the United States — White House has strict ethics guidelines and that Perez is cooperating with the CFTC.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Michael S. Selig
Selig, the CFTC chair, has pledged to crack down on insider trading in prediction markets, setting the regulatory tone for this case.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 5.0
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United States — United States Office of Government Ethics
The OGE received Trump's financial disclosure forms, which were referenced in articles but are not central to the Perez investigation.
Importance 15.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Jacki McGavick
Former United States — White House official who left to join Kalshi, mentioned as a side note.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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World Liberty Financial
World Liberty Financial is a Trump crypto business mentioned in the context of Trump's financial disclosures, but it is not directly involved in the Perez investigation.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment -5.0
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CIC Digital LLC
CIC Digital LLC is another Trump crypto business mentioned in disclosures, but it is not directly related to the insider trading case.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment -5.0
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Relationships
Gabriel Pérez related ↔ Kalshi
Gabriel Pérez related ↔ United States — United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Gabriel Pérez related ↔ Donald Trump
Gabriel Pérez related ↔ United States — White House
Gabriel Pérez related ↔ United States — United States Department of Justice
Gabriel Pérez related ↔ Karoline Leavitt
Gabriel Pérez related ↔ Robert DeNault
Kalshi regulated exchange ↔ United States — United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission Kalshi is a federally regulated Designated Contract Market (DCM) under the direct oversight of the U.S. Commodity Future
Kalshi related ↔ Donald Trump
Kalshi related ↔ United States — White House
Kalshi related ↔ United States — United States Department of Justice
Kalshi related ↔ Karoline Leavitt
Kalshi related ↔ United States
Kalshi related ↔ Robert DeNault
United States — United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission related ↔ Donald Trump
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