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Trump’s On-Stage Praise of Young Female Aides at 2026 Campaign Rallies
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Core Event: Public Praise and Executive Order Presentation
At a rally in Grand Island, Nebraska, on October 5, 2026, President Donald Trump summoned his executive assistant Natalie Harp, 35, to the stage. Trump asked, “I’d like to ask Natalie to come out, Natalie, come out, bring it out here, Natalie,” before Harp handed him an executive order that would temporarily allow dyed diesel fuel for agriculture to be used on highways. As Harp stepped away, Trump turned back to look at her, later describing her as “perfect” and likening her to a contestant on *The Price Is Right*. Both Harp and Martin earn $150,000 annually and each received a $45,000 cash gift from Trump, according to a Washington Post report cited by the Daily Beast.
Background & Context
The appearances occurred during Trump’s midterm-election rally tour, a period in which he has highlighted policy proposals such as the diesel-fuel order and contrasted his signing style with President Joe Biden’s alleged use of an autopen. The president’s focus on young female staff follows a pattern of public compliments that have drawn media attention.
Official Statements & Responses
The White House has not provided additional comment on the rallies or the gifts.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I’d like to ask Natalie to come out, Natalie, come out, bring it out here, Natalie,” — Donald Trump, president
- “You can never say that a woman is beautiful. If you say a woman is beautiful, that’s the end of your political career. But, I’ll say it anyway: She is a beautiful woman, inside and out.” — Donald Trump, president
- “I actually feel for Natalie Harp watching that,” — Joanna Coles