Ex-White House Staffers Weigh in on Natalie Harp's Rise in Trump Admin
Former Trump administration staff are puzzled by the rise of assistant Natalie Harp, insisting "there's something weird going on."
Former White House Deputy Secretary Sarah Matthews expressed bewilderment over the rapid rise of executive assistant Natalie Harp in the Trump administration. Matthews recalled Harp's persistent efforts to prove her value during the first administration and her reelection campaign, noting that Harp's devotion to the president was evident.
Matthews described Harp as a "sycophant" who feeds Trump with praise and positive information to boost his ego, while also being a gatekeeper of information and controls Trump's social media. Harp's intense advocacy for Trump's healthcare policies, including her claim that Trump's "Right to Try" legislation saved her life, led to her becoming a trusted aide and eventually an ambassador to the president.
Despite criticism from Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff, who suggested Trump preferred to travel with Harp instead of serving as president, Matthews and other Trump loyalists defended Harp's unwavering loyalty and hard work.
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