Former White House staffer warns of alarming influence of Trump aide Natalie Harp

In a column for The New Republic, an ex-White House staffer describes Natalie Harp as one of President Donald Trump’s most influential inner-circle members, controlling the information the president receives and operating his social-media accounts. He cites Harp’s obsessive letters to Trump and a mocking comment from Senator Jon Ossoff as evidence of a growing scandal. Drawing on his time overseeing Barack Obama’s partisan accounts, the former staffer argues that Trump’s digital messaging has deteriorated, citing AI-generated content that depicts the president in violent or demeaning scenarios.

He notes that Harp has repeatedly refused to obtain the security clearance typically required for staff handling presidential communications, a gap that could allow unchecked influence over foreign-policy messaging. The piece also references a controversial video that portrayed the Obamas as apes, underscoring the lax standards. Ultimately, the author warns that Harp’s unrestrained proximity to the president and free reign over his digital voice pose a serious risk.