Trump Gives Three White House Aides $45,000 Cash Holiday Gifts

President Donald Trump gave three White House aides, including Natalie Harp, $45,000 each in cash as holiday gifts, according to CNN. The payments were made around the holiday season, as reported by the outlet.

CNN reports that the cash gifts were distributed to Harp and two other close aides. The Washington Post also covered the story, noting that Trump gave the same amount to Harp and two other staff members. ABC News added that the total value of the gifts across four aides reached $155,000, meaning one additional aide received a separate amount.

The Financial Times described the payment to Harp as a $45,000 holiday bonus. CTV News also confirmed the figure, reporting that Trump gave $45,000 holiday gifts to Harp and two other White House aides. Harp, who has served as a personal aide to Trump, was among the recipients of the cash presents.

The reports do not specify the exact date of the gifts or the identities of the other two aides beyond Harp. CNN’s reporting suggests the payments were made as personal holiday gestures rather than formal bonuses processed through official channels, though the outlet did not provide further details on how the cash was delivered or whether it was taxed.

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This is not the first time Trump has given cash gifts to staff, but the amounts here are notable. The reports do not indicate any legal concerns raised about the payments.

What to watch next: Whether any of the recipients or the White House comment on the gifts, and if further details emerge about the fourth aide’s payment.