Overview
- Sen. Jon Ossoff’s public mention of “Natalie” triggered a wave of reporting that turned a once-low-profile executive assistant into a national story.
- Journalists have reported that Harp travels with the president, helped write or post material to his Truth Social account, and was among aides who switched planes during the reported security diversion from Turkey.
- Two letters attributed to Harp have been published but not officially confirmed and Secret Service sources were said to be alarmed by their personal tone.
- CNN and other outlets reported archived X posts tied to Harp that urged support on January 6, and those posts were later deleted or the account suspended.
- Coverage has split along partisan lines with the White House mounting vigorous defenses, cropping official images to reduce her visibility, and critics warning that Harp’s close role highlights risks in how the president receives unvetted information.