Washington, US – A financial disclosure revealed that US President Donald Trump presented cash gifts to close aides, with some receiving $45,000 each.
Beneficiaries List and Monetary Amounts
The list included Natalie Harp, Trump’s executive assistant, alongside media adviser Margo Martin and Chamberlain Harris, each receiving $45,000, Meanwhile, Walt Nauta, Oval Office operations director, received $20,000 according to the same financial disclosure.
White House Response and Scrutiny Raised
These sums were recorded as holiday cash gifts, with the White House confirming they were personal gifts rather than compensation for official duties.
The monetary value raised questions regarding relationships between Trump and his aides, particularly as some amounts approach nearly one-third of certain beneficiaries’ annual salaries.
