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Trump’s teleprompter operator under investigation for insider trading, sources say
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 16, 2026
· 3 min read
By Marshall Cohen, CNN
(CNN) — The federal agency that regulates prediction markets is investigating President Donald Trump’s longtime teleprompter operator for potential insider trading, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
The sources said White House employee Gabriel Perez ma...
Key takeaway One of the sources said Perez made more than $90,000 in profits from the trades in question, but the profits have been frozen.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The investigation into President Trump's teleprompter operator for potential insider trading has significant implications for the El Paso community, particularly in the realm of government transparency and accountability. As a border city, El Paso has a unique perspective on the importance of fair and honest governance, given its history of navigating complex federal policies and regulations. The fact that a White House employee is alleged to have engaged in insider trading on prediction markets, which have gained popularity this year, raises questions about the potential for similar abuses of power at the local level. El Pasoans will be watching closely to see how the Commodity Futures Trading Commission handles this investigation, and whether it will have any ripple effects on local government practices or policies related to ethics and financial disclosure.
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Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? By Marshall Cohen, CNN
(CNN) — The federal agency that regulates prediction markets is investigating President Donald Trump’s longtime teleprompter operator for potential insider trading, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
The sources said White House employee Gabriel Perez ma...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 16, 2026 by KVIA ABC-7 and curated for The El Paso readers.
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