President Trump Gives Cash Gifts to White House Staff
According to newly released official financial disclosures, Donald Trump gave a total of $157,000 in cash gifts to four White House employees.
Cash gifts totaling $157,000 given by US President Donald Trump to his close colleagues have come to light through published financial disclosures.
Payments Revealed in Financial Disclosures
Financial disclosure documents released by President Donald Trump's administration revealed that four White House staffers received cash gifts.
Distribution of Gifts to Staff
Alongside close aide Natalie Harp, two unnamed staff members were each given $45,000. Longtime aide Walt Nauta received a $22,000 cash gift.
It was noted in the documents that these payments, totaling $157,000, were recorded as holiday cash gifts.
Official Statement from the White House
White House officials stated that the gifts had no relation to the staffers' official duties and were entirely personal in nature.
The statement indicated that the president has a past tradition of giving similar gifts to his employees.