Trump gave $45,000 holiday gift to Natalie Harp and cash to other aides, records show
Summary
President Donald Trump gave holiday cash gifts totaling $155,000 in 2025 to four White House aides, including Natalie Harp. These gifts were separate from their regular six-figure salaries and are described as personal gifts by the White House.Key Facts
- President Trump gave $45,000 each to Natalie Harp, Margo Martin, and Chamberlain Harris.
- Walt Nauta received a $20,000 holiday gift from President Trump.
- All four aides earn six-figure salaries: Harp, Martin, and Harris each make $150,000 per year; Nauta makes $175,000.
- The White House says these gifts are personal and not related to the aides' official government work.
- Natalie Harp is the president’s executive assistant and often seen with him.
- Margo Martin is a communications advisor who has worked with Trump since his first administration and 2024 campaign.
- Walt Nauta is the director of Oval Office operations and was charged with Trump in a special counsel investigation related to classified information.
- President Trump has a tradition of giving Christmas gifts to people in his circle, including employees in government and private life.
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