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White House suspends teleprompter operator accused of placing bets on speeches: ‘Disgrace’

Jul 16, 2026Center

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the teleprompter operator accused of placing bets on President Trump’s speeches has been put on administrative leave. “The individual that was cited in that report is complying with the CFTC and has been placed on administrative leave,” Leavitt told reporters at the White House press briefing on Thursday. …

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