Best of Late Night: Late Night Is Amused by Alleged White House Teleprompter Grift.
A teleprompter operator reportedly won around $100,000 by betting on President Trump’s speeches.
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July 17, 2026, 11:16 a.m. Eastern time

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Late Night Is Amused by Alleged White House Teleprompter Grift

Hosts responded on Thursday to a teleprompter operator reportedly winning around $100,000 betting on what President Trump would say in his speeches.

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