President Trump Issued Cash Holiday Gifts to White House Aides, Disclosures Show
President Donald Trump provided significant cash holiday gifts to several White House aides, with Natalie Harp, Margo Martin, and Chamberlain Harris each receiving $45,000, and Walt Nauta receiving $20,000, according to released financial disclosures.
Houston, TX, September 9, 2026 —
Released financial disclosures indicate that former President Donald Trump provided substantial cash holiday gifts to several members of his White House staff. The gifts, distributed during the holiday season, were detailed in recent filings.
Among the recipients were three White House aides: Natalie Harp, Margo Martin, and Chamberlain Harris. Each of these individuals reportedly received a cash gift amounting to $45,000.
Another staff member, Walt Nauta, was also listed as a recipient of a holiday gift. According to the disclosures, Nauta received $20,000 in cash.
The information regarding these cash gifts was made public through the release of financial disclosures. The specific timing within the holiday season for these payments was not detailed in the disclosures. No further information regarding the nature of the gifts beyond the cash amounts was provided in the released documents.
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