Trump gives $45,000 cash gifts to White House aides

Thairath•International•12d ago

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President Donald Trump gave cash holiday gifts ranging from $20,000 to $45,000 to four White House officials.

•President Donald Trump provided cash gifts to four White House aides according to US government financial disclosure documents.
•Natalie Harp, Marco Martin, and Chamberlin Harris each received $45,000, while Walt Nauta received $20,000.
•The White House stated these gifts are legal, meet ethical standards, and are unrelated to official government duties.
•The news was first reported by The Washington Post.

•President Donald Trump gave cash gifts to four White House staff members as holiday presents.
•Natalie Harp, Marco Martin, and Chamberlin Harris received $45,000 each, while Walt Nauta received $20,000.
•Natalie Harp earned the nickname 'human printer' because Natalie Harp carries a portable printer to provide documents and social media posts for President Donald Trump to read.
•The White House announced that President Donald Trump has a tradition of giving Christmas gifts to people in his professional circle, both in government and the private sector.
•The White House confirmed the payments do not relate to the official duties of the recipients and are permitted by law and ethical standards.
•Natalie Harp joined the team of President Donald Trump in 2022.
•Walt Nauta was previously charged alongside President Donald Trump in 2023 regarding an FBI investigation into classified documents, but the charges were dropped in 2024.
•Senator Jon Ossoff of the Democratic Party mentioned Natalie Harp in a speech criticizing President Donald Trump, which increased public attention on Natalie Harp.

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Natalie Harp and two other female aides

"cash gifts for the holiday period"

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Donald Trump(โดนัลด์ ทรัมป์)ℹ️

The President of the United States who provided cash holiday gifts to four White House staff members.

Natalie Harp(นาตาลี ฮาร์ป)ℹ️

An administrative assistant to the President known as the 'human printer' who joined the team in 2022.

Marco Martin(มาร์โก มาร์ติน)ℹ️

A communications advisor who has worked with Donald Trump since his first term and assisted with media in Florida.

Chamberlin Harris(แชมเบอร์เลน แฮร์ริส)

The Deputy Director of Operations for the Oval Office who was appointed to the US Commission of Fine Arts.

Walt Nauta(วอลต์ นอตา)ℹ️

The Director of Operations for the Oval Office and former personal valet to Donald Trump.

Jon Ossoff(จอน ออสซอฟฟ์)ℹ️

A Democratic senator who mentioned Natalie Harp in a speech criticizing Donald Trump.

White House(ทำเนียบขาว)ℹ️

The official residence and workplace of the US President that issued a statement regarding the legality of the gifts.

Democratic Party(พรรคเดโมแครต)

The political party to which Senator Jon Ossoff belongs.

US Commission of Fine Arts(คณะกรรมาธิการวิจิตรศิลป์แห่งสหรัฐฯ)

The body responsible for overseeing the construction of the White House banquet hall, where Chamberlin Harris was appointed.

FBI(เอฟบีไอ)ℹ️

The agency that conducted an investigation into classified documents removed from the White House.

The Washington Post(เดอะ วอชิงตัน โพสต์)ℹ️

The newspaper that first reported on the cash gifts.

Truth Social(ทรูธโซเชียล)ℹ️

The social media platform where Natalie Harp posts messages on behalf of Donald Trump.

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Associated Pressℹ️

A news source cited in the article.