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The CFTC case against Gabriel Perez
DevelopingNext check : Whether the settlement is finalized and the agency’s enforcement proceeding ends.
Where it stands
The CFTC has settled its case alleging former White House teleprompter operator Gabriel Perez used advance access to President Trump’s prepared remarks to trade Kalshi mention markets. The report does not specify the settlement terms or say whether it has been finalized, so implementation remains open as of August 30, 2026.
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The story so far
CFTC settles White House prediction-market trading case
A former Trump teleprompter operator will pay $172,539.02 to settle CFTC claims he turned advance speech drafts into Kalshi profits.
Still open after this report
- Exact number of trades, win rate, trading dates, and any funds-freeze amount are not verifiable from the excerpts provided.
- No verbatim CFTC official statements are available in the provided source text.
History
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Who's involved
People
Donald TrumpPresident of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)1 report
Places
- The White House1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20500, USA1 report
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