During a recent security incident in Turkey, U.S. President Donald Trump discreetly transferred from Air Force One using a catering truck, leaving behind several individuals on the plane, including U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and the 13-member press pool. Among those who accompanied Trump were deputy chief of staff Dan Scavino, Oval Office operations director Walt Nauta, and executive assistant Natalie Harp, who has recently gained media attention.
Natalie Harp, a 35-year-old special assistant and executive assistant to the president, has been a constant presence by Trump’s side in the Oval Office and during his travels since 2022. Known for her mobile office setup that includes a mobile printer to provide immediate articles to the president, Harp first connected with Trump in 2019 after praising his support for a law benefiting cancer patients.
Recently, Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff made remarks suggesting that Trump is more interested in White House renovations and traveling with Harp on Air Force One than fulfilling his presidential duties. In response, Trump dismissed Ossoff’s comments and criticized him, while his communications director used derogatory language towards Ossoff. The exchange has sparked reactions from various political circles, with some speculating on the nature of the relationship between Trump and Harp.
The incident has generated significant online buzz and media coverage, with commentators weighing in on the implications of Ossoff’s comments and their potential impact on the White House.