Former chief White House ethics lawyer for president George W. Bush, Richard Painter, told WaPo that the payments may violate a federal statute.

Former chief White House ethics lawyer for president George W. Bush, Richard Painter, told WaPo that the payments may violate a federal statute.

President Donald Trump gave substantial cash gifts to four White House aides last year. Three aides received $45,000 each, while a fourth received $20,000. These payments are…