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Trump gave $45,000 gift to Natalie Harp, 2 other aides

Trump gave $45,000 gift to Natalie Harp, 2 other aides

Also reported by Guardian World, AP News

Summary

President Donald Trump gave cash gifts last year totaling $45,000 to three of his aides and $20,000 to another aide, according to public financial disclosures. A White House spokesperson said these gifts were holiday presents and not related to official government work.

Key Facts

  • President Trump gave Natalie Harp, Margo Martin, and Chamberlain Harris $45,000 each as holiday cash gifts.
  • Walt Nauta received a $20,000 cash gift from President Trump.
  • The gifts appeared in public financial disclosure forms labeled as "cash gift for holidays."
  • The White House said these gifts were separate from official duties and allowed by legal and ethical rules.
  • Natalie Harp is a special assistant and executive assistant to President Trump, known for quickly providing him physical news updates.
  • Margo Martin works in communications and shares many official videos of President Trump on social media.
  • Chamberlain Harris is deputy director of Oval Office Operations and was recently appointed to a federal arts commission by President Trump.
  • Walt Nauta is director of Oval Office Operations and a longtime loyal aide, having worked with President Trump across both terms.
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