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White House Teleprompter Operator Suspected of Betting on Trump's Words
A White House employee responsible for operating Donald Trump's teleprompter is suspected of placing bets on specific words in presidential speeches on a prediction platform to generate financial profit, according to Zeit.de. Trump characterized the matter as "deeply regrettable and frankly a disgrace." Spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt announced during a press conference that the employee had been placed on unpaid leave. The February 2026 State of the Union address is cited among the suspected betting incidents.