Commodity Futures Trading Commission
ON THE RECORD · 4 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“The order finds that between December 2025 and February 2026, while working as a teleprompter operator for the White House, Perez traded presidential mention market contracts, which are event contracts reflecting words or phrases the President may use during his speeches,”
Commodity Futures Trading Commission · said 2026-08-28 · reported 2026-08-29
The CFTC outlined its findings regarding former White House teleprompter operator Gabriel Perez's trading activity.
“In his position, Perez had access to presidential speeches prior to those speeches being delivered and Perez misappropriated that information--in breach of his duty of trust and confidence--to trade presidential mention market contracts, generating over $107,500 in profits.”
Commodity Futures Trading Commission · said 2026-08-28 · reported 2026-08-29
The CFTC explained how Gabriel Perez used advance access to presidential speeches to profit on mention markets.
“exemplary cooperation with the CFTC.”
Commodity Futures Trading Commission · said 2026-08-28 · reported 2026-08-29
The CFTC stated the reason for giving Gabriel Perez a discount on his settlement penalty.
“presidential mention market contracts, which are event contracts reflecting words or phrases the President may use during his speeches.”
Commodity Futures Trading Commission · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-29
The CFTC explained the specific prediction market contracts traded by Gabriel Perez.