Trump gave $45,000 holiday gifts to Natalie Harp and two other White House aides
Summary
President Donald Trump gave large holiday cash gifts to four White House aides, as shown in newly released financial disclosures. The gifts ranged from $20,000 to $45,000 and were separate from their government salaries.Key Facts
- President Trump gave $45,000 each to Natalie Harp, Margo Martin, and Chamberlain Harris, and $20,000 to Walt Nauta as holiday gifts.
- Natalie Harp, Margo Martin, and Chamberlain Harris each earn $150,000 per year; Walt Nauta earns $175,000 annually.
- These cash gifts were listed in the aides’ annual financial disclosures published by the White House.
- A White House official said Trump often gives Christmas gifts to people close to him, both in government and private work.
- The gifts are not related to the aides’ official government duties and are allowed under legal and ethical rules.
- Natalie Harp is regularly with President Trump and helps by printing media coverage and social media posts.
- Margo Martin worked with Trump during his first term, followed him to Florida after 2020, and returned to the White House after his 2024 win.
- Walt Nauta was previously charged alongside Trump in a case about classified documents but the charges were dismissed in 2024.
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