Trump's $45,000 Gifts: A Pattern of Patronage or a Simple Gesture?
The White House has justified President Donald Trump's decision to give each of his aides Natalie Harp, Margo Martin, and Chamberlain Harris a $45,000 gift as a continuation of the president's long standing practice of giving Christmas presents.
However, this explanation may not be entirely convincing, given the large sums involved. The recipients have been under scrutiny due to their close relationships with the president.