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US President Donald Trump gave $45,000 in cash each to Natalie Harp, Margo Martin and Chamberlain Harris, who are members of his close working group.
The Operative Information Center-OMM reports that the total amount given to the three advisers reached $135,000.
The one-time gift received by the advisers, who earn $150,000 annually, is equivalent to approximately 30 percent of their annual salaries.
Walt Nauta, one of Trump's employees, also received $20,000 from the president.
As a result, the total amount of cash payments Trump gave to his employees reached $155,000.
Cash gifts and other forms of compensation to senior political staff can attract public attention because they may raise questions about financial disclosure and ethics rules. The specific circumstances and reporting requirements for such payments depend on applicable US law and official records.
