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September 9, 2026
Trump Awards $45,000 Holiday Gifts to Aides Amid Scrutiny
- President Trump gifted $45,000 each to aides Natalie Harp, Chamberlain Harris, and Margo Martin.
- The White House asserts the gifts are permissible and unrelated to official duties.
- Harp's close relationship with Trump has drawn increased attention following recent criticism from Senator Jon Ossoff.
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- Trump gave $45,000 cash gifts to Natalie Harp, two other close aidesSep 9, 2026 at 1:39 AM · Washington Post
- President Trump gave cash gifts of $45,000 apiece to three White House aides last Christmas, according to financial disclosure forms released by the administrationSep 9, 2026 at 3:47 AM · WSJ
- Trump gave Natalie Harp and two other aides $45,000 each in cash gifts for holidaysSep 9, 2026 at 4:59 AM · CNN