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Natalie Harp’s Fawning Letters Reveal an Unprecedented Level of Loyalty to President Trump
8/19/2026, 10:58:33 PM
Aide’s Fawning Letter Highlights Unusual Loyalty
A newly released letter written by Natalie Harp, the 35-year-old executive assistant to President Donald Trump, apologizes for “forgetting to eat” and “even forgetting to sleep” while trying to keep pace with the president’s golf cart on a Scottish course. The New York Times obtained a copy of the correspondence and says the letter was part of a series that “unnerved people around him” in 2023. The document also details Harp’s desire for the relationship with the president to remain “unblemished,” underscoring the personal devotion that has drawn scrutiny from senior White House staff.
Background and Role in the Trump White House
Harp joined Trump’s staff in 2022 after publicly praising the president’s “right-to-try” health-care legislation, which she credits with granting her access to experimental treatments that helped her survive a bone-cancer diagnosis. Within the West Wing she is known as the “human printer,” carrying a portable printer to supply Trump with hard-copy news articles and drafts for his Truth Social platform. Her duties also include texting world leaders on Trump’s behalf and staying up late to draft posts.
Official Statements and Defenses
The administration has framed the letters as personal expressions rather than evidence of policy influence.
Political Backlash
The comment sparked a swift rebuttal from the White House, with Cheung’s aforementioned X post defending Harp and denouncing the senator’s remarks as a personal attack.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Because she is sort of his Binkie, for lack of a better way of putting it — his comfort blanket,” — Maggie Haberman, The New York Times reporter
- “Jon Jackoff has to be the biggest cuck loser in politics. Instead of denigrating hard working people serving their country, Jon should look deep into his soul and ask himself why he's a miserable person who hates this country,” — Steve Cheung
