Natalie Harp gains prominence as Trump’s devoted aide

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Natalie Harp transitions from a minor figure in the Trump administration to one of his closest and most devoted aides, now serving as special assistant to the president and executive assistant, while her role as the ‘human printer’ for Trump’s information needs grows significantly.

Ossoff remark thrusts Trump aide Natalie Harp into spotlight

Sen. Jon Ossoff's campaign speech remark this week about Natalie Harp, President Donald Trump's executive assistant, prompted a sharp White House response and drew public attention to the 35-year-old, according to The Guardian. The Georgia…

2026-08-19 · 4 MIN READ

White House rapid-response account attacks CNN reporter over Trump question

The White House "rapid response" social media account posted a personal attack on CNN senior White House correspondent Kristen Holmes on Monday, calling her a "disgraceful, humiliating embarrassment to her alleged profession" after she asked President Donald Trump a question in the Oval Office.
A follow-up White House post referenced Holmes's children, writing that "someday" they "will come across your disgusting and inhumane question" and "will be sickened and embarrassed to have a parent be so callous and vindictive."
Trump dismissed Holmes as "fake news" during the same Oval Office exchange and repeatedly told her to be quiet after she asked him to respond to Senator Jon Ossoff's Sunday remarks.
CNN defended Holmes as "one of the most respected and accomplished journalists covering the White House," saying personal attacks on journalists for asking questions are "beneath the office and inconsistent with the principles of a free press."

2026-08-18 · 4 MIN READ

Karoline Leavitt to leave White House press secretary post at end of August

Karoline Leavitt, 28, will resign as White House press secretary at the end of August, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday.
Leavitt cited the demands of caring for her two young children, including a daughter born May 1, as the reason for stepping down.
Trump called Leavitt "one of my most trusted aides" and said she will continue as one of his "top outside advisers."
Leavitt, who has held the role since January 2025, is the youngest person ever to serve as White House press secretary.
Leavitt said the United States faces an "existential threat" from a Democratic Party that "seeks to destroy everything good about America."

2026-08-12 · 3 MIN READ