A White House teleprompter operator has been ordered to repay over $100,000 in profits after placing online bets on President Trump’s speeches, according to a federal agency. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced the ruling, requiring the individual to forfeit earnings from trades while also facing a civil penalty. The case highlights concerns over insider trading and misuse of privileged information tied to official duties. Details on the penalty amount and enforcement measures are included in the agency’s latest statement.
The White House teleprompter operator who placed online bets on President Trump’s speeches has been ordered to pay a total of $172,000, a federal agency said Friday. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said in a news release that Gabriel Perez must pay out his profits from trade, totaling $107,539.02, in addition to a civil...
