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Trump Aide Natalie Harp Evacuates Turkey in Catering Container

8/21/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump and aide Natalie Harp fled Turkey in a catering container to avoid an Iran threat.
Harp serves as Trump’s special and executive assistant, managing access and printing his articles.
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) accused Trump of preferring to travel with Harp on a ‘defenseless flying palace.’
Trump allies and press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended Harp, calling criticism sexist and praising her loyalty.

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U.S. President Donald Trump and aide Natalie Harp fled Turkey in a catering container to avoid an Iran threat.
Harp serves as Trump’s special and executive assistant, managing access and printing his articles.
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) accused Trump of preferring to travel with Harp on a ‘defenseless flying palace.’
Trump allies and press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended Harp, calling criticism sexist and praising her loyalty.