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White House teleprompter operator made more than $100K betting on Trump's speeches: Sources
By KABC at ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)
· July 16, 2026
· 1 min read
President Trump's longtime teleprompter operator is believed to have made tens of thousands of dollars by placing bets on the contents of Trump's speeches, sources say.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The revelation that President Trump's teleprompter operator made significant money betting on the contents of his speeches raises questions about the potential impact on local residents who may have been affected by the operator's actions. In Los Angeles , where many residents closely follow national politics, this news may spark concerns about the integrity of the information they receive from the White House. As a community that values transparency and accountability, Angelenos may be watching to see how this situation unfolds and whether it has any implications for the city's own government and institutions. The city's residents may also be interested in learning more about the measures in place to prevent similar situations from occurring in the future, particularly in light of Los Angeles' own experiences with government ethics and transparency issues.
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Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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