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Natalie Harp Joins Donald Trump for Weekend Golf at Bedminster
8/10/2026, 8:15:11 PM
Golf Outing with the President
Donald Trump spent a weekend at his Bedminster, New Jersey golf club accompanied by executive assistant Natalie Harp, who turned 35 during the trip. Harp was visible behind the president in a photo posted on Lara Trump’s Instagram account, clutching two cellphones and a stack of papers. The outing coincided with Harp’s birthday celebrations and continued her pattern of staying close to Trump during his leisure activities.
Harp’s Reported Responsibilities
According to the Daily Beast, Harp’s unofficial duties include acting as a “human printer” who supplies Trump with positive news stories and social-media content, fetching merchandise, conducting Google searches, and suggesting posts for his Truth Social platform. She is formally listed as an executive assistant but has also been described as residing in a locker room at the Trump golf club during the summer of 2023 to remain near the president.
Internal Concerns and Criticism
Preston Harp, Natalie’s brother, told the outlet that their homeschooling upbringing emphasized “American exceptionalism,” which he says led her to her current role. He characterized her connection to the president as “very unhealthy” and likened her to a fan club. Longtime Trump biographer Michael Wolff reported on the Inside Trump’s Head podcast that the Secret Service had warned Trump’s staff that Harp posed a danger to herself and to the president, prompting a “major kerfuffle” within the inner circle.
Statements from Trump and Associates
Trump has been reported to say that Harp loves him as much as his wife Melania and his children, a sentiment conveyed through a personal letter that was referenced by New York Times White House correspondents Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan. Lara Trump’s Instagram post, which captured Harp behind the president, served as visual confirmation of the aide’s presence during the weekend.
Observations on the Arrangement
The episode illustrates the close personal proximity that Harp maintains with Trump, extending beyond typical executive-assistant duties to include constant on-site availability. While Trump’s camp portrays the relationship as affectionate, insiders and biographers have raised questions about the potential security and operational implications of an aide who is both a personal confidante and a constant physical presence at the president’s private venues.
