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White House teleprompter operator fined $172K for bets

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced penalties for Gabriel Perez, a White House teleprompter operator, for placing bets on speeches through Kalshi. The CFTC said the penalties total $172,000.
WHO: Gabriel Perez; Commodity Futures Trading Commission
WHAT: CFTC announced $172,000 in penalties for Gabriel Perez for placing bets on speeches via Kalshi.
WHEN: Reported Aug 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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