‘Lovesick’ letters from aide to US president
Personal letters written by Natalie Harp to Donald Trump have been published, revealing a highly personal and intense professional relationship. The release of these documents by author Michael Wolff has sparked scrutiny regarding the boundaries of professional conduct within the president's inner circle.
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The nature of the relationship between high-level political aides and leaders is a matter of public interest regarding governance and professional ethics.
— 12:52pm , first published August 22, 2026 — 2:39am
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Share A A A Washington: Personal letters from Natalie Harp to her boss Donald Trump have been revealed in full for the first time, shedding light on a relationship between the US president and one of his closest aides that has become the subject of intense scrutiny.
Two letters, written by Harp during or immediately after a trip to the United Kingdom in 2023 – when Trump was out of office – reveal an aide deeply concerned about having upset or offended Trump in some way, and desperate to foster an intimate relationship with him.
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