US Investigates Alleged Betting Scheme Linked to Trump Speeches

Brief By News18 / 11:57 AM on 17 Jul 2026

Federal investigators are examining allegations that a longtime teleprompter operator for US President Donald Trump earned about $100,000 by placing prediction bets using advance knowledge of presidential speeches. Reports say the operator allegedly wagered on whether specific words or topics would appear, raising concerns over potential misuse of confidential information and insider access.