Le Figaro Économie1 hour agoCrime1 min readFrance

Donald Trump's teleprompter technician fined $172,000 for betting on his speeches

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Gabriel Perez, technician in charge of Donald Trump's teleprompter, was ordered to pay a $172,000 fine after pocketing more than $100,000 by betting on the words that the American president would say during his speeches, to which he had access in advance.
Furthermore, Ursula von der Leyen is expected to announce this weekend financial aid of 200 million euros for Greenland in order to strengthen ties with this territory coveted by the Trump administration.

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Why It Matters

Gabriel Perez had advance access to Donald Trump's speeches through his role as a teleprompter technician, allowing him to bet on the exact words the president would say. Ursula von der Leyen plans to announce aid of 200 million euros for Greenland in order to counter the Trump administration's strategic interest in this territory.

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Gabriel Perez had pocketed more than $100,000 in winnings, betting on the words that the American president would say during his speeches, to which he had access in advance.

Ursula von der Leyen is preparing to announce financial aid of 200 million euros for Greenland, according to the Financial Times

The announcement should take place this weekend during a trip by Ursula von der Leyen to the island. Brussels wants to strengthen ties with this territory coveted by the administration of Donald Trump.

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

Internal White House investigation to be launched into security protocols surrounding presidential teleprompter
Likely · Within weeks
Greenland will accept financial aid of 200 million euros proposed by Ursula von der Leyen
Possible · Within months

Open Questions

What was the exact amount of Gabriel Perez's winnings from his bets?
What measures will be taken to prevent this type of breach of trust in the future?
Will the financial aid of 200 million euros for Greenland be conditional on specific commitments?