17.07.2026 17:11
In the US, White House teleprompter operator Gabriel Perez is accused of opening bets on a betting website using President Trump's speech texts. Perez has been placed on unpaid leave, and Trump finds the situation shameful.
Gabriel Perez, who has served as a long-time teleprompter operator at the White House, is accused of opening bets on a betting site based on US President Donald Trump's speech texts.
HE WAS HIRED DURING TRUMP'S FIRST PRESIDENTIAL TERM
According to claims in the American press, Perez, who was hired during Trump's first term in 2016 and worked as a teleprompter operator, is now facing a legal battle.
Perez is accused of opening new bets on a betting site based on Trump's speeches.
Robert DeNault, one of the site's lawyers, stated in a post on his social media account that the bets opened by Perez were being reviewed and reported to the relevant authorities.
"TRUMP FINDS THIS SITUATION 'EMBARRASSING'"
Meanwhile, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, in a press conference, stated that Perez had been placed on unpaid leave, saying, "Trump thinks this situation is quite unfortunate and embarrassing."