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Melania Trump and aide Natalie Harp feud, Wolff reports

8/18/2026

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Michael Wolff reports that First Lady Melania Trump and White House aide Natalie Harp are feuding for U.S. President Donald Trump’s affection.
Wolff says Melania made 47 public appearances in 2025 after the Jan. 20 inauguration and 38 in early 2026.
Erkki Forster reports that 35-year-old Natalie Harp has become inseparable from Trump, while Melania’s public presence stays scarce.

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Michael Wolff reports that First Lady Melania Trump and White House aide Natalie Harp are feuding for U.S. President Donald Trump’s affection.
Wolff says Melania made 47 public appearances in 2025 after the Jan. 20 inauguration and 38 in early 2026.
Erkki Forster reports that 35-year-old Natalie Harp has become inseparable from Trump, while Melania’s public presence stays scarce.