Trump teleprompter aide allegedly earned $100,000 betting on Trump's speeches

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A White House aide responsible for managing Donald Trump's teleprompter reportedly made around $100,000 through prediction market bets. The aide is said to have wagered on the specific content of Trump's public remarks, leveraging insider knowledge of prepared speech materials. The reports suggest the individual placed bets on platforms that allow users to wager on real-world outcomes, including political events and statements. The alleged conduct raises serious ethical and legal questions about the use of privileged access to non-public information for personal financial gain. The White House has not publicly commented on the reports as of the time of publication.

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