What the sources establish
The September 10 complaint identifies $45,000 each for Harp, Harris and Martin, and $20,000 for Nauta in 2025. It attaches financial disclosures. [1]
CLC argues the payments may constitute prohibited salary supplementation and requests investigation. That is the complainant’s legal allegation. [1]
The other side of the record
The White House described a longstanding practice of Christmas gifts. It denied an ethics violation. [1][2]
What this does not establish
The payments predate the complaint. Filing it does not show that OGE opened a probe, referred charges, or found a violation.
Key dates
Check the record yourself
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- Primary · watchdog complaintPublished: Sep 10, 2026Complaint and attached disclosures ↗
Campaign Legal Center
- ReportingPublished: Sep 10, 2026White House denial reported ↗
The Guardian