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Trump aide Harp leaves note, cited for trade meddling

6/28/2026

Summary

Trump Note

Natalie Harp, an aide, left a note “You are all that matters to me” for U.S. President Donald Trump, in Regime Change by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan.
The book says President Donald Trump asked Harp to overrule members on trade numbers and that she prints praise from social-media posts.
The White House declined comment as Secretary Karoline Leavitt, on leave, praised Harp as an aide to The Irish Star.

Summary

Trump Saves Harp

Harp, a TV anchor, says U.S. President Donald Trump’s push for experimental medical treatments gave her a second chance after surviving bone cancer.
She became Trump’s executive assistant in January 2025 after working on his 2020 and 2024 campaigns.
Trump calls Harp “sweetie,” says she will never leave him and treats her like a daughter.
Preston Harp, now in Nicaragua, called Trump a “national embarrassment” and called their relationship unhealthy.

Summary

Harp Posts AI

Natalie Harp, aide to President Donald Trump, posted a racist AI video depicting the Obamas as apes on his Truth Social account.
She also shared an AI-generated image portraying President Donald Trump as Jesus Christ on the same platform.
Harp praised the gold embellishments added to the Oval Office, saying she would ‘gush with delight.’
Other White House staff gave muted reactions to the gold upgrades, contrasting with Harp’s enthusiasm.

Summary

Trump Calls Musk

U.S. President Donald Trump lamented that people always leave him and claimed he cannot have friends during a recent meeting.
U.S. President Donald Trump repeatedly dialed entrepreneur Elon Musk’s number, with each call routing to voicemail, according to a June 24, 2026 report.
Aide Natalie Harp earned the nickname “the Human printer” for fulfilling U.S. President Donald Trump’s requests and was the sole staffer who avoided his anger over turnover.

History

Historical Context

Watergate began with the June 17, 1972, break-in by five burglars at the DNC headquarters, leading to Nixon’s resignation on August 9, 1974 after the “smoking gun” tapes proved a cover-up. Today, aides like Natalie Harp and Karoline Leavitt shape President Donald Trump’s social-media messaging, echoing past concerns that unchecked staff can undermine institutional credibility.

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Trump Note

Natalie Harp, an aide, left a note “You are all that matters to me” for U.S. President Donald Trump, in Regime Change by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan.
The book says President Donald Trump asked Harp to overrule members on trade numbers and that she prints praise from social-media posts.
The White House declined comment as Secretary Karoline Leavitt, on leave, praised Harp as an aide to The Irish Star.

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