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Trump gave $45,000 to Natalie Harp and other White House aides as holiday gifts
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- Former President Donald Trump gave sizable holiday cash gifts to four White House aides, including $45,000 each to Natalie Harp, Margo Martin, and Chamberlain Harris, and $20,000 to Walt Nauta, as disclosed in their annual financial reports.
- The aides receiving the gifts earn between $150,000 and $175,000 annually, and the gifts were stated to be unrelated to their official government duties, making them permissible under legal and ethical standards.
- Trump has a history of giving Christmas gifts to people in his orbit, both in government and private sector roles, according to a White House official.
- Natalie Harp is known for closely assisting Trump by providing printed media and social media coverage, while Margo Martin has worked with Trump since his first White House term and returned after his 2024 victory.
- Chamberlain Harris was appointed by Trump to the US Commission of Fine Arts, and Walt Nauta, previously charged alongside Trump in an FBI obstruction case, had those charges dismissed in 2024.
