Trump Surrounds Himself with Loyalist Natalie Harp During Lavish Golf Weekend
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Executive assistant and right-wing media figure Natalie Harp was seen shadowing President Donald Trump at his exclusive Bedminster golf club, celebrating her birthday amid displays of loyalty and privilege.
Executive assistant Natalie Harp, a former host for the far-right One America News, was present with President Donald Trump during a weekend at the elite Bedminster, New Jersey, golf club—a gathering that coincided with Harp's 35th birthday on Saturday. In a photo posted by Lara Trump, Harp is seen standing behind Trump, juggling two cellphones and several documents, a clear symbol of the insular and transactional nature of Trump's inner circle.
Harp, whose media background is rooted in promoting right-wing propaganda, reportedly handles menial tasks such as gathering Trump-branded merchandise, conducting online searches, and suggesting posts for Trump's social media platform, which has been a hotbed for misinformation. Officially, she is listed as an executive assistant, but her role appears to be that of a fiercely loyal operative.
According to a letter cited by journalists, Harp expressed personal admiration for Trump, further highlighting the cult of personality that surrounds the former president. Her brother, Preston Harp, told a news outlet that their upbringing emphasized so-called 'American exceptionalism,' a narrative often used to justify regressive policies and exclusionary nationalism.
Trump has reportedly praised Harp's loyalty, vowing to keep her close. However, biographer Michael Wolff noted that Harp's constant presence has raised concerns among some staff and Secret Service members, reflecting ongoing dysfunction and paranoia within Trump's orbit.
Harp was also observed accompanying Trump on Marine One flights to Los Angeles and Las Vegas, conspicuously carrying a red backpack—an image emblematic of the loyalty tests and spectacle that define Trump's post-presidency.