19.08.2026 20:31
The close relationship that US President Donald Trump has established with former television host and special assistant Natalie Harp is back on the agenda in Washington. Harp, who reportedly never leaves Trump's side, prepares his social media posts, and delivers news and commentary to the president, is said to have influence that is also linked to First Lady Melania Trump's low public profile.
Natalie Harp, who has become one of the closest figures to US President Donald Trump, continues to stir debate in the American public eye over her influence in the White House and her unusual closeness with Trump.
The 35-year-old former television host is said to play an active role in many matters, from Trump's daily schedule to his social media activities, and is also influential in conveying incoming messages to the president and organizing meetings. It is reported that due to Harp's constant proximity to Trump, she has been described in some circles as "Trump's gatekeeper."
"HE LIKES THAT SHE IS 100 PERCENT LOYAL"
A White House adviser speaking to CNN stated that Trump enjoys the attention and devotion Harp shows him.
The adviser said Harp "never hesitates and never questions" Trump.
It is noted that Harp is frequently by Trump's side during his travels and has become an important intermediary for people seeking to reach the president.
INFLUENTIAL IN TRUMP'S SOCIAL MEDIA AND INFORMATION FLOW
It is reported that Harp plays a role in preparing posts for Trump's Truth Social account and prints out selected news and articles from the internet to deliver to the president.
For this reason, it is reported that she has been nicknamed "human printer" around the White House. It is also claimed that Harp is influential in selecting the content Trump reads daily.
ALLEGED NOTE TO TRUMP SAYING "YOU ARE EVERYTHING TO ME"
In the book "Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump" by New York Times journalists Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan, it was alleged that Harp left private notes for Trump.
The book claimed that in one of the notes Harp left in Trump's personal spaces, she used expressions meaning "You are the only thing that matters to me."
It was also reported that Trump praised Harp's loyalty to him and said he believed she cared about him as much as his family.
IT DISTURBED MELANIA TRUMP
Trump's biographer Michael Wolff, however, claimed that Harp's position around the president has also affected her relationship with Melania Trump.
According to Wolff, Melania Trump prefers not to be present in environments where Harp is. The biographer alleged that Harp's constant presence around Trump was one of the reasons the First Lady accompanied her husband less, especially during the 2024 election campaign.
However, these claims have not been accepted by the White House. The Trump administration has previously strongly denied various allegations put forward by Wolff.
SHE WAS ALSO BY HIS SIDE ON HIS RETURN FROM TURKEY
Harp is known to accompany Trump on his international travels as well. Official US government records also show that Harp was part of the team accompanying the president during his trips.
Recently, it came to light that Harp was one of the few people with Trump during his plane change on the way back from the NATO summit in Turkey.
DEMOCRATIC SENATOR'S WORDS ANGERED THE WHITE HOUSE
Harp's influence over Trump became a topic of discussion again following remarks by Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia.
Ossoff, saying Trump was preoccupied with the White House ballroom project and the plane reportedly gifted by the Emir of Qatar instead of his presidential duties, also made a reference to Harp.
These remarks drew harsh reactions from around the White House. While the Trump administration's communications team targeted Ossoff, Trump also used disparaging words about the senator.
Some sources close to the White House, however, claimed that behind the administration's reaction was Melania Trump's discomfort with such speculation.
"YOU HAVE TO GO THROUGH HARP TO REACH TRUMP"
Michael Wolff, describing Harp's influence around Trump, argues that she has gone beyond being merely an assistant.
According to Wolff, Harp has reached a position surpassing not only Trump's staff but also his family. This extraordinary closeness around Trump also reveals why Harp's influence over the president is so widely discussed in Washington.
Trump's trust in Harp and Harp's intense loyalty to the president have made the duo's relationship one of the most talked-about power dynamics in the White House.