The White House has clarified that cash gifts given to a former aide and three other individuals were made on a personal basis and were conducted legally, according to official statements. The administration is emphasizing the distinction between these transactions and any potential ethical concerns. Legal experts and watchdogs have been scrutinizing the payments, raising questions about transparency and conflicts of interest. The White House maintains that no rules were violated, though the matter remains under public and political examination.
The White House has described the cash gifts to Harp and three others as personal - and legal.
