In the spotlight over ethics disclosures tied to gifts at the White House; a high-profile aide figure connected to President Donald Trump’s inner circle.
Executive assistants and aides have received cash gifts totaling $205,000 from the president, disclosed in staff filings. The gifts, labelled as "Cash Gift for Holidays," are described by White House officials as personal and not connected to official duties. The gifts prompt renewed scrutiny of presidential gift practices amid ongoing ethics debates.