India, July 17 -- President Donald Trump's longtime teleprompter operator, Gabriel Perez, is under investigation by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for allegedly using inside information to win more than $100,000 on Kalshi prediction markets. He placed wagers on what Trump would say during major speeches.

How Perez Built a Close Working Relationship With Donald Trump?

Gabriel Perez joined Trump's team after the 2016 campaign when Trump's staff searched for teleprompter services and found the New York-based company where he worked. Over the years, he became one of Trump's trusted aides, with access to speech preparations and presidential remarks before major public events. A 2020 Politico profile highlighted Perez's close...