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Who is Trump aide Natalie Harp? Loyal assistant suddenly in the spotlight
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- Natalie Harp, a close and loyal aide to former President Trump, serves as his special assistant and executive assistant, often seen by his side and known for providing him with printouts of positive news coverage.
- Sen. Jon Ossoff criticized Trump’s focus on traveling with Harp rather than presidential duties, prompting a sharp response from Trump and White House officials who defended Harp’s loyalty and work ethic.
- Harp was part of a secret evacuation with Trump from Turkey in July due to a potential Iranian missile threat, traveling on a covert plane alongside a few top aides and officials.
- Before joining the White House, Harp hosted a show on the pro-Trump One America News Network and publicly supported Trump’s 2020 election claims; she also delivered a personal speech at the 2020 Republican National Convention crediting Trump with enabling her access to experimental cancer treatments.
- A California native, Harp holds a bachelor's degree from Point Loma Nazarene University and an MBA from Liberty University.
