
Donald Trump offered $45,000 to Natalie Harp and two other White House aides, according to the presidential press service, while a French legionnaire kidnapped in Colombia freed himself by overpowering his guard and crossing the Andes for four days.
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The White House press office defended presidential generosity after revelations about payments to aides. In Colombia, guerrillas remain active in certain regions despite military operations.
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“The president has a long history of giving gifts”: Donald Trump offered $45,000 to Natalie Harp and two other aides
The White House press service stepped up to defend presidential generosity. The amounts received by Natalie Harp and her two colleagues are equivalent to a 30% bonus compared to their annual salary.
Kidnapped by guerrillas, the French legionnaire kidnapped in Colombia frees himself and crosses the Andes for four days
The former Colombian hostage managed to escape by overpowering his guard and stealing his rifle, while his hands were still tied.
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The Colombian government could intensify operations against the guerrillas responsible for the kidnapping.
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