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Donald Trump really just tipped his staff with stacks of cash

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It turns out working in the White House comes with some unexpected holiday bonuses that might land people in hot water.

So, Donald Trump decided that a standard holiday card wasn't enough for his inner circle and opted for literal stacks of cash instead. Financial disclosures show three aides walked away with $45,000 each, while another pulled in $20,000. These weren't just pocket change bonuses; they were on top of six-figure government salaries.

Federal law strictly prohibits supplementing the salaries of government employees, but the administration is waving that off as a simple 'longstanding practice' of holiday gifting. Legal experts are losing their minds, arguing that a public servant isn't exactly the same thing as a high-end valet you tip for parking your car.

Apparently, ethical standards are just suggestions when the boss is feeling generous. If the White House can just hand out tens of thousands in cash to staff, the definition of 'public service' just got a lot more profitable.

Source: UPI

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  1. Supersized Trucker
    Wait, so we're just tipping the staff now? What a joke.
    +1 jokeA groundbreaking observation that tipping exists, truly a Pulitzer-worthy contribution to the discourse
  2. Rugged Survivalist
    Honestly, if I worked for him I'd take the cash too lol.
    +2 emotionalAt least someone is honest about their lack of moral backbone when faced with a stack of bills
  3. Hollywood Senator
    This is a massive ethics violation, but will anyone actually do anything about it? Doubtful.
    +6 solidA cynical take that is unfortunately as predictable as the lack of consequences for the wealthy