Trump Allegedly Gave $45,000 in Cash Gifts to White House Aides

The Washington Post reports that President Joe Biden has given cash gifts totaling $45,000 to White House staff, including executive assistant Natalie Harp and two other aides. The gifts, which were delivered in cash, were described as “personal gifts” by the administration, though the Post has not confirmed the exact amounts given to each recipient.

The Post’s investigation, based on documents and staff statements, notes that the cash was presented in a manner that bypassed standard gift‑reporting procedures. White House officials have said the gifts were “personal” and not intended to influence the aides’ work. The administration has declined to release a formal statement on the matter, and no federal regulations were cited as being violated.

The report raises questions about the administration’s compliance with gift‑reporting rules that require disclosure of gifts over $25,000. While the Post has not yet obtained a response from the White House, the incident underscores the need for clear protocols governing gifts to senior staff.