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Trump teleprompter operator accused of insider trading via Kalshi bets

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A report by ABC News, as cited by The Block, alleges that a longtime teleprompter operator for President Trump used insider knowledge to place bets on Kalshi.

The scrutiny centers on claims that advance information influenced betting activity tied to Kalshi, a platform associated with crypto-linked prediction markets.

The Block said the accusation has brought renewed attention to the possibility of insider knowledge being used in trades on the platform.

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The BlockTrump’s longtime teleprompter operator accused of using insider knowledge to place bets on Kalshi: ABC News

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