News Wrap: White House defends Trump's $45,000 gifts to Natalie Harp and other aides
In our news wrap Wednesday, the White House is defending President Trump's gift of $45,000 to his executive assistant Natalie Harp and others, the U.S. and Iran are trading more attacks in a fight to control the Strait of Hormuz and the trade war between the U.S. and Canada is escalating even further after the Trump administration announced a ban on certain Canadian imports.
The White House has removed a Tetris-inspired game from its website following concerns from the creator of Tetris. The game, titled Build The Wall, allowed players to stack blocks to construct a border wall. The Tetris Company expressed strong opposition to the game, stating that they were not involved in its creation and that copyright infringement is a serious matter. The White House has not provided any official explanation for the removal of the game.
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Also reported by 7 other outlets
- Trump gave Natalie Harp, other aides $45K gifts: Disclosures thehill.com
- Trump gifted multiple White House employees $45,000 in cash, public records show cbsnews.com
- Trump gave Natalie Harp and other White House aides $45,000 news.sky.com
- Trump gave $45,000 holiday gifts to Natalie Harp and two other White House aides pbs.org
- White House pulls Tetris-style 'Build The Wall' game after copyright concern bbc.co.uk
- Trump gave $45,000 holiday gift to Natalie Harp and cash to other aides, records show abcnews.com
- Trump gave aide Natalie Harp $45,000: Why holiday cash gift is under scrutiny indianexpress.com
