Why everyone is talking about Trump's aide Natalie Harp
Natalie Harp, a special assistant to Donald Trump, has become a prominent figure in U.S. media due to her close proximity to the president and her role in managing his daily information flow. Her influence and loyalty have drawn significant attention from political observers and the press.
Why it matters
Understanding the roles of key administrative aides provides insight into the operational dynamics and communication strategies of the current U.S. presidency.
They included U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and the 13-person press pool.
Among those who made the move with Trump: deputy chief of staff Dan Scavino, director of Oval Office operations Walt Nauta and the woman who is suddenly in the middle of a U.S. media firestorm: executive assistant Natalie Harp.
The 35-year-old is special assistant and executive assistant to the president. She can often be seen by his side both in the Oval Office and when he travels. She went to court with him when he was facing trials and was at both 2024 assassination attempts .
Fox News said in a profile shortly after Trump won his second term that Harp has been alongside the president since 2022.
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