Expensive clothes and a $45,000 gift: where does Trump's assistant get her money?

The article examines the clothing expenses of Natalie Harp, Donald Trump's personal assistant, following a report that Trump gave her a $45,000 cash holiday gift. The British tabloid Daily Star identified her clothing in public photos, finding items from brands like Norma Kamali, Calvin Klein, ME+EM, Ralph Lauren, and Osprey. Prices range from about $180 for an Osprey bag to around $520 for a Veronica Beard dress. The article emphasizes these are identifications and estimates based on photos, not official receipts. It notes Harp earns about $150,000 a year, and the gift is worth about 30% of her annual salary. Trump gave similar gifts to other employees. Ethics experts raised questions about the payments, but the White House claimed it is a longstanding practice. The article states there is no evidence Harp used the gift to buy the clothes, and the connection between the two is suggestive but unsubstantiated. It also mentions the nickname "Barbie sister" given to her by the tabloid, along with another derogatory nickname that lacks verification.

The article examines the clothing expenses of Natalie Harp, Donald Trump's personal assistant, following a report that Trump gave her a $45,000 cash holiday gift. The British tabloid Daily Star identified her clothing in public photos, finding items from brands like Norma Kamali, Calvin Klein, ME+EM, Ralph Lauren, and Osprey. Prices range from about $180 for an Osprey bag to around $520 for a Veronica Beard dress. The article emphasizes these are identifications and estimates based on photos, not official receipts. It notes Harp earns about $150,000 a year, and the gift is worth about 30% of her annual salary. Trump gave similar gifts to other employees. Ethics experts raised questions about the payments, but the White House claimed it is a longstanding practice. The article states there is no evidence Harp used the gift to buy the clothes, and the connection between the two is suggestive but unsubstantiated. It also mentions the nickname "Barbie sister" given to her by the tabloid, along with another derogatory nickname that lacks verification.

Expensive clothes and a $45,000 gift: where does Trump's assistant get her money?