The Presidential Perk: When Gifts Become a Distraction Donald Trump's generosity to White House aides has long been a subject of fascination, but recent financial disclosures raise more questions than answers about the blurred lines between personal relationships and official duties.
For four members of Trump's inner circle – Natalie Harp, Margo Martin, Chamberlain Harris, and Walt Nauta – Christmas came early in the form of sizable cash gifts.
Three of them received $45,000 each, while Nauta received a more modest $20,000. These figures are striking given that two of the recipients, Harp and Martin, earn $150,000 annually, while Nauta pulls down $175,000.