Trump teleprompter aide made $100,000 betting on what Trump would say, reports say
Summary
Ars Technica covers allegations that a Trump teleprompter operator earned about $100,000 by betting on words and phrases during speeches via Kalshi’s prediction markets. The report focuses on the ‘mention market’ bets, regulatory scrutiny by the CFTC, and the involvement of a federal employee, with the White House indicating the staffer will no longer work there. The piece situates the incident within broader concerns about prediction markets, insider information, and governance.