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Trump Aide Posts 8,800 Truth Social Messages, Bypasses Review

5/13/2026

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Executive assistant Natalie Harp has posted 8,800 Truth Social messages for President Donald Trump since his second term began, often uploading batches such as nearly 160 posts between 8:17 p.m. and midnight on a December night.
Her selections have included a racist Obama-ape video and a Christ-like image of Trump, removed after backlash.
White House officials say the feed’s operation without broader review lets conspiracy claims and rhetoric bypass communications staff.

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Executive assistant Natalie Harp has posted 8,800 Truth Social messages for President Donald Trump since his second term began, often uploading batches such as nearly 160 posts between 8:17 p.m. and midnight on a December night.
Her selections have included a racist Obama-ape video and a Christ-like image of Trump, removed after backlash.
White House officials say the feed’s operation without broader review lets conspiracy claims and rhetoric bypass communications staff.