Each receiving $45,000, Trump gives cash to young female aides, sparking ethics controversy

President Trump has handed out money to young women in the White House.

According to newly released financial disclosure documents from the U.S. government, Trump gave $45,000 in cash each to three of his female assistants, officially described as "holiday gifts."

Cash is undoubtedly one of the most beloved gifts for employees—especially when it's such a substantial amount. To put it in perspective, $45,000 amounts to roughly one-third of their annual salaries, which are around $150,000 each.

First is Natalie Harp, who serves as a Presidential Administrative Assistant. At 35, she is the eldest among the three. Her most notable behavior is carrying a portable printer everywhere, printing out every news article and viral social media post that Trump wants to read.

It’s well known that Trump is passionate about browsing the internet and often posts late at night. As a result, Harp remains on call 24/7, ready to print the latest updates for the president. She’s affectionately nicknamed the “human printer” and is famously known within the White House as a true “workaholic.”

Margo Martin, aged 31, works as a communications advisor. As the title suggests, her role involves managing the president’s daily communications—her daily task being to film footage of Trump’s routine activities and post them on social media platforms.

Chamberlain Harris is the youngest of the trio, only 26 years old. She also serves as a Presidential Administrative Assistant and concurrently holds a position on the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, which oversees design for various architectural projects—including the widely known renovation of the White House.

The public debate centers on two main issues: First, whether this sum constitutes supplementary salary or merely an additional holiday gift—this distinction is crucial because the amount is so large it may potentially violate U.S. laws.

Moreover, even if the gift is legally compliant, giving such a generous amount to young, attractive female subordinates raises serious ethical concerns. After all, there are many male staff members in the White House, yet there’s no record of the president giving them similar monetary gifts.

Original source: toutiao.com/article/1875926122435721/

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