President Donald Trump gave substantial cash gifts to four members of his White House staff, according to financial disclosures released by his administration.
Among the recipients was Natalie Harp, one of Trump’s close aides, who reportedly received a $45,000 cash gift.
The disclosures provide a look at personal financial relationships between the president and members of his administration, while the size of the gifts has drawn attention because of the recipients’ positions within the White House.
Financial disclosure requirements are designed to provide greater transparency around the finances and potential conflicts of interest involving senior government officials.
The revelations are likely to attract further scrutiny as questions emerge over the circumstances surrounding the payments and the relationship between Trump and the staffers who received them.
