Trump's Teleprompter Operator Investigated for Betting on President's Speeches
Gabriel Perez, President Donald Trump's longtime teleprompter operator, is under federal investigation by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission for allegedly using advance knowledge of Trump's speeches to place bets on the prediction market platform Kalshi. Perez reportedly earned over $90,000 by wagering on whether specific words or topics would be mentioned during more than a dozen speeches, including the State of the Union. The White House has placed Perez on unpaid administrative leave, with President Trump describing the situation as "deeply unfortunate" and a "disgrace." Kalshi flagged the suspicious trades and is cooperating with regulators, while Perez is reportedly cooperating and discussing a possible settlement.
First-hand measurement across 9 sources
We measured how 9 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 33%, Centre 61%, Right 6%). Overall sentiment is negative (30/100). Lens Score 56/100 — moderate public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- mint— balanced framing, negative sentiment
- businessstandard— left-leaning framing, negative sentiment
- indiatoday— balanced framing, negative sentiment
- firstpost— balanced framing, negative sentiment
- thetribune— balanced framing, negative sentiment
- timesnow— balanced framing, negative sentiment
- economictimes— balanced framing, negative sentiment
- hindustantimes— left-leaning framing, negative sentiment
AI Analysis
The article group presents perspectives primarily from official sources, including the White House and regulatory authorities, focusing on the investigation and administrative actions without partisan framing. Coverage includes statements from the White House press secretary and Kalshi officials, reflecting institutional viewpoints. There is no evident political bias favoring or opposing any party; the narrative centers on the factual developments and procedural responses.
The overall tone across the articles is neutral to slightly negative, emphasizing the seriousness of the investigation and the ethical concerns raised. Descriptions such as "deeply unfortunate" and "disgrace" from official statements convey disapproval without sensationalism. Reporting focuses on factual details of the probe and administrative leave, maintaining a professional and measured sentiment throughout.