The Trump administration has disclosed that the former president provided cash gifts totaling $135,000 to several White House aides, including a longtime assistant, with each payment labeled as a holiday gift. The disclosures, released last week, list the transactions under the president’s name, raising questions about the nature of these financial arrangements. Among those receiving the funds were some of Trump’s closest staff members, though the full list of recipients remains partially unspecified. The unusual method of payment—delivered in cash—has sparked further scrutiny over transparency in the administration’s financial dealings.
President Trump gifted several White House aides — including longtime assistant Natalie Harp — $45,000 cash gifts, according to financial disclosures released by the Trump administration last week. The payments, which totaled $135,000, were marked as “Cash Gift for Holidays” and attributed to the president on the disclosure forms. Three of Trump’s closest aides —...
