Trump’s Holiday Cash Gifts Spark Ethics Questions | Portland Maine News

Trump reportedly handed out $65,000 in cash gifts over the holidays to key aides—$15K each to Natalie Harp, Chamberlain Harris, and Margo Martin, and $20K to Walt Nauta—sparking ethical concerns as federal employees face strict gift rules. With Harp managing Trump’s social media, Harris overseeing Oval Office operations and serving on a federal arts commission, and Nauta recently indicted alongside Trump, the White House stands by the payments, calling them appropriate—and the fallout is just beginning. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8eceaed7476692a7