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politics1 month ago•9 min saved

Public records reveal Trump’s $157k holiday cash gifts to four White House aides

Public records show Donald Trump gave $157,000 in holiday cash gifts to four White House staffers, including $45,000 to Natalie Harp and $22,000 to longtime aide Walt Nauta, with two others also receiving gifts. The White House says the gifts were personal and not tied to official duties, and they’re described as permissible by law. Ethics experts warn such gifts could raise concerns about conflicts of interest, and the administration did not explain why the remaining listed staff did not receive gifts.

via BBC|

#cash-gifts #natalie-harp #politics

politics1 month ago•203 min saved

Trump reportedly gifts $45K in cash to Harp and two White House aides for the holidays

President Trump reportedly gave Natalie Harp and two other White House aides $45,000 each as holiday cash gifts, disclosed in their annual executive branch disclosures. The White House notes the gifts are personal and not tied to official duties, a stance echoed by ethics critics who say salary should not be supplemented. A separate disclosure shows Walt Nauta received a $20,000 gift as well.

via CNN|

#cash-gifts #ethics #natalie-harp

politics1 month ago•25 min saved

Trump gave $45,000 cash gifts to White House aides, raising ethics questions

Trump reportedly gave three White House aides, including Natalie Harp, $45,000 in cash gifts—about one-third of each salary—according to White House financial disclosures, with ethics experts cautioning the gifts may violate rules against supplementing government salaries.

via The Washington Post|

#cash-gifts #donald-trump #political-ethics

world9 months ago•2 min saved

Mother-In-Law Cancels $62K Wedding Over Gift Dispute

A wedding in Singapore was called off after the mother-in-law insisted on keeping all cash gifts from 300 guests, totaling around SG$50,000, and demanding full repayment of a SG$23,000 loan, leading to a dispute that caused the couple to postpone their wedding plans until 2027.

via Yahoo|

#cash-gifts #cultural-traditions #family-disputes

local-news9 months ago•4 min saved

Anonymous Couple Donates $1,000 in Christmas Tips at Syracuse Diners

An anonymous couple left $1,000 tips at two Syracuse diners within 24 hours, surprising waitresses and spreading holiday cheer, with the donors remaining unidentified.

via Syracuse.com|

#anonymous-donors #cash-gifts #christmas-tips

arts2 years ago•2 min saved

"Met Opera Utilizes Endowment to Navigate Economic Downturn"

The Metropolitan Opera has withdrawn nearly $40 million from its endowment to cover operating expenses as it continues to recover from the pandemic. Despite the financial challenges, the company sees signs of improvement, with increased paid attendance, growing interest in Live in HD cinema broadcasts, and a younger audience for contemporary opera. The Met expects substantial cash gifts to replenish the endowment in the coming years and is also seeking a transformative gift to support its recovery efforts.

via The New York Times|

#arts #cash-gifts #endowment-fund