White House teleprompter operator put on leave as prediction‑market insider trading probe expands

The White House announced that its teleprompter operator has been placed on leave. The leave follows an investigation into alleged insider trading involving prediction markets. The probe focuses on whether non‑public information was shared. The situation has highlighted concerns about staff involvement in market activity. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt briefed reporters on the development. She conveyed President Trump’s view that the matter is “deeply unfortunate and frankly a disgrace.” The administration said it is cooperating with investigators. No further details about the operator’s identity or the investigation’s timeline were released.