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Trump gave $45,000 cash gifts to Natalie Harp, two other close aides

Washington Post Politics Wednesday 09 September 2026, 01:39 UTC By Cat Zakrzewski, Aaron Schaffer 1 min read
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President Donald Trump gave $45,000 cash gifts to his executive assistant Natalie Harp and two of his other young, loyal White House employees, according to financial disclosures released by the administration. Democracy Dies in Darkness Exclusive Trump gave $45,000 cash gifts to Natalie Harp, two other close aides Financial disclosures released by the administration show the sums were equivalent to nearly one-third of each of their salaries.

President Donald Trump gave $45,000 cash gifts to his executive assistant Natalie Harp and two of his other young, loyal White House employees, according to financial disclosures released by the administration. Democracy Dies in Darkness Exclusive Trump gave $45,000 cash gifts to Natalie Harp, two other close aides Financial disclosures released by the administration show the sums were equivalent to nearly one-third of each of their salaries.
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