‘트럼프의 입과 손’ 하프 보좌관…서열 1·2위 장관도 제친 “백악관 문고리”

Natália Harp, an American assistant to former President Donald Trump, has become a central figure in political debates following her interactions with the White House. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal on June 18, Senator Joe Ossof of the Democratic party criticized Trump during a recent Georgia rally, stating that the president was unwilling to work.

Ossof described Trump as someone who wanted to ride in a flying palace gifted by Qatar, alongside Harp, as he sought to avoid his responsibilities. The White House responded harshly, condemning Ossof as the "worst kind of person" in politics and advising him to examine his soul for the reasons behind his hatred of his country. The intense atmosphere even spilled over into a dispute between Trump and CNN journalist Christien Homes, who questioned Harp about Ossof's remarks.

In response, Trump called Homes a "fake journalist" and accused her of spreading false news. Harp's interactions with Trump extended beyond the White House, as she helped deliver messages to him, including content from his social media account, and became known as a "human printer" for delivering information to the president's team.

Despite the White House's strong reaction to Ossof's comments, Harp's close relationship with Trump was evident, with only a handful of insiders knowing her phone number. This proximity to Trump became even more apparent during his secret trip to Turkey in July, where he boarded a military plane with Harp, Defense Secretary Mark Rutte, and other White House aides, an arrangement that contrasted with the absence of other senior officials.