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Natalie Harp Knifes Ice Maiden and Sparks Trump ‘Freakout’
The Daily Beast • • general
Key Points:
- Donald Trump reportedly had a meltdown after aide Natalie Harp handed him a printed Politico report about his consideration to fire Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, whom he calls his "Ice Maiden."
- The report detailed Trump’s secret calls to allies seeking potential replacements for Wiles, sparking panic within the White House, with Wiles and her supporters trying to quell rumors amid a tense political environment ahead of the midterms.
- Trump denied the report, calling it "TOTAL FAKE NEWS," and affirmed his complete confidence in Wiles, who has been a loyal advisor since the beginning of his presidency.
- Potential replacements for Wiles mentioned include Stephen Miller, Steve Witkoff, Bill Pulte, Kevin McCarthy, Randy Levine, and Jay Clayton, with internal rivalries reportedly intensifying among candidates.
- The situation is further complicated by Wiles’ daughter’s controversial professional ties in Republika Srpska, adding to scrutiny of Wiles’ inner circle and fueling political tensions within Trump’s team.
