Betraying Trust: The Kalshi Scandal Raises Questions About Insider Influence The latest chapter in the ongoing saga of insider trading involving White House staff has been closed with a $172,000 fine against former teleprompter operator Gabriel Perez.
He was ordered to pay this amount in fines and restitution for using inside information to make bets on Kalshi, a prediction market platform.
Perez's actions were facilitated by his proximity to the president and access to sensitive information.