Haberman paints picture of Trump’s waning vigor and aides' uncertain futures

Maggie Haberman, speaking on MS NOW, remarked that President Donald Trump’s advancing age is now unmistakable, with signs such as slower speech, skin rashes, swollen ankles, and more frequent visits to Walter Reed. She argued that this decline threatens the career trajectories of many of his aides, pointing to Natalie Harp—dubbed his “human binky”—as a prime example. Harp, who previously worked for the right-wing network OAN and once credited Trump with helping her health issue, is portrayed as the sole staff member whose devotion matches that of his wife and children.

Haberman cited Harp’s habit of leaving intimate letters in Trump’s private spaces, which reportedly alarmed the Secret Service and other insiders. While more senior aides may have opportunities beyond the White House, Harp’s future appears tied to Trump’s own fortunes. The commentary underscores the opacity surrounding Trump’s health and its implications for his administration’s stability.