Trump gave $45,000 to Natalie Harp and other White House aides as holiday gifts
Also reported by AP News
Summary
President Donald Trump gave holiday cash gifts to four White House aides, ranging from $20,000 to $45,000, as reported in their annual financial disclosures. These gifts are separate from their government salaries and are said to follow a tradition of Trump giving holiday presents to people in his circle.Key Facts
- President Trump gave $45,000 to three aides: Natalie Harp, Margo Martin, and Chamberlain Harris.
- Walt Nauta received a $20,000 holiday gift from Trump.
- Harp, Martin, and Harris each earn $150,000 per year as White House staff; Nauta earns $175,000.
- The cash gifts are not connected to the aides’ official job duties and comply with legal and ethical rules.
- Natalie Harp is known for carrying a portable printer to provide Trump with printed news and social media posts.
- Margo Martin followed Trump from the White House to Palm Beach after the 2020 election and returned after his 2024 win.
- Chamberlain Harris was appointed by Trump to a government commission overseeing the White House ballroom project.
- Walt Nauta was charged with conspiracy in 2023 related to obstructing an FBI investigation but the charges were dismissed in 2024.
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