Trump and First Lady attend IndyCar race with aide Natalie Harp
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attended the Freedom 250 IndyCar race in Washington, D. C. , on August 20, seated together with longtime aide Natalie Harp, according to TMZ. The appearance followed a series of political attacks on Harp. Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff repeatedly accused Trump of neglecting his duties and of surrounding himself with loyal staff, singling out Harp in speeches reported by HuffPost and Newsweek.
The White House responded, CNN reported, and CBS News highlighted Harp’s rising profile after the senator’s comments. The Independent reported that President Donald Trump transferred Harp and two other aides from Air Force One to a smaller aircraft after a NATO summit in Turkey, and Forbes later revealed that her security clearance had been delayed for more than a year until Trump intervened. Satirical segments on Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show and Rosie O'Donnell’s guest-hosting of Jimmy Kimmel Live! also underscored the controversy surrounding the aide.