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Jon Ossoff Turns Spotlight on Trump Aide Natalie Harp
Newsweek • • nation
Key Points:
- Senator Jon Ossoff criticized President Donald Trump for prioritizing travel with his aide Natalie Harp over his presidential duties, particularly during the Iran conflict and USS Abraham Lincoln deployment.
- Natalie Harp, Trump's executive assistant, joined him on a recent plane swap due to a potential Iranian missile threat, while key officials like Secretary of State Marco Rubio were left behind.
- Harp, a cancer survivor and former TV presenter, has been a loyal aide since 2019, gaining Trump's attention through her advocacy for the Right To Try Act and was appointed executive assistant upon his 2025 White House return.
- Ossoff's public criticism marks a notable shift in political discourse around Harp, whose close presence with Trump has drawn attention on social media and from political commentators.
- Supporters of Trump argue Harp's constant travel with the president is standard for a personal aide, countering claims that it indicates neglect of presidential responsibilities.
