During a potential security threat in Turkey last month, U.S. President Donald Trump discreetly relocated from Air Force One using a catering truck, leaving behind several individuals onboard, including U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and the 13-person press pool.
Among those who accompanied Trump were deputy chief of staff Dan Scavino, director of Oval Office operations Walt Nauta, and executive assistant Natalie Harp, who has recently garnered significant media attention.
Natalie Harp, a 35-year-old special assistant and executive aide to the president, has been a constant presence by Trump’s side, both in the Oval Office and during his travels. She has been described as an essential resource within Trump’s operation, having been with him since 2022. Harp has established a mobile office that travels with the president, equipped with a mobile printer to provide immediate access to articles as needed.
Harp first entered Trump’s inner circle in 2019 after praising him for a law benefiting patients’ access to experimental treatments. She has been portrayed by multiple Republicans as fiercely loyal to the president, emphasizing his unwavering focus and dedication to his purpose.
In response to recent comments by Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, where he suggested Trump’s disinterest in presidential duties, Trump dismissed Ossoff’s remarks, referring to him as “Pee-wee Herman.” White House communications director Steven Cheung criticized Ossoff, labeling him as a political “loser,” while conservative commentators accused Ossoff of sexism and insensitivity regarding Harp’s health history.
Ossoff’s comments have generated widespread attention and speculation online, prompting discussions about his relationship with Natalie Harp and potential implications for the White House, although there is no evidence to support any inappropriate relationship between them.