The Thin Line Between Access and Abuse The recent fine levied against Gabriel Perez, a former White House teleprompter operator turned rogue trader, highlights the delicate balance between access to sensitive information and personal gain.
Employees in high profile roles like Perez's require proximity to the powers that be, but they must also navigate the complex laws governing insider trading.
Perez allegedly used his position to make online prediction trades based on forthcoming speeches by President Trump through Kalshi, an online prediction market that has cooperated with regulators.