Trump Gave Aides $45K
Financial disclosures show Trump gave $45,000 each to three aides.
September 9, 2026 · Updated Sep 9, 6:05pm ET
The New York TimesTrump Doled Out $45,000 Cash Gifts to Natalie Harp and Other Aides Last Year
CBS NewsTrump gave $45,000 gift to Natalie Harp, 2 other aides, financial disclosures show
Washington TimesWhite House aides report $155,000 in total cash gifts
Daily BeastNatalie Harp Spotted After Admitting to Secret Gift From Trump
Associated PressTrump gave $45,000 holiday gifts to Natalie Harp and two other White House aides
Epoch TimesTrump Gave $45,000 Each as Gifts to 3 of His Aides, Disclosures Show
Mother JonesTrump's mysterious $45,000 cash gift to Natalie Harp
BBC NewsTrump gave $45,000 cash gifts to Natalie Harp and two other aides, public records show
RedStatePolitico, WaPo Push Trump-Harp Rumors, Ignore Newsom's Blonde Strategist and Her $213K Bonus
TruthoutTrump Paid His Favorite Aide Natalie Harp $45,000 in “Gifts,” Records Show
Straight Arrow NewsTrump gave Natalie Harp and two other aides $45K cash gifts. Were they legal?
The HillTrump gave Natalie Harp, other aides $45K gifts: Disclosures
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What happened
President Donald Trump gave $45,000 cash gifts for the holidays to White House aides Natalie Harp
Natalie HarpAmerican conservative activist, Margo Martin
Margo MartinAmerican conservative political aide and Chamberlain HarrisChamberlain HarrisAmerican political aide (born 1999), according to public financial disclosures released by his administration. He also gave $20,000 to Walt Nauta
Walt NautaAmerican political aide, bringing the reported cash gifts to four aides to $155,000. The three $45,000 recipients each earn $150,000 annually in White House roles including executive assistant, communications adviser and deputy director of Oval Office operations. A White House spokesperson said Trump has a longstanding practice of giving Christmas gifts to aides and employees.
