Stephen Miller reportedly uses Natalie Harp to funnel content to Trump
Sources say Stephen Miller shows anti-immigration videos to aide Natalie Harp, who then posts them on Donald Trump's Truth Social account.
Two people familiar with White House communications claim Stephen Miller routinely provides Natalie Harp with anti-immigration videos, asking her to present them to Donald Trump for posting on his Truth Social platform. The material reportedly surfaces on the president’s account shortly after Harp receives it. Another adviser admitted that a crypto-related message was successfully posted after consulting Harp.
Observers note that Harp’s reach now includes requests for pardons and other issues outside her portfolio. Her close relationship with Trump has drawn criticism from Democrats and unease among other senior staff. The Daily Beast has reached out to the White House for comment on these allegations.
Why it matters
It reveals how a senior aide may shape the president’s public messaging and policy focus.
How this story developed
- Aug 15 War Secretary Pete Hegseth’s Iowa Campaign Stops Fuel Talk of Future Political Run
- Aug 17 While honoring teen lifeguard Ryder Williams and rescued boy Nathaniel Rai, Trump turned to the press and ordered Holmes to be quiet, labeling her “fake news.” He repeated the admonishment, directing the question to the child. The incident echoed earlier attacks on journalists.
- Aug 18 Trump added claims of direct contact with Kim Jong Un and demands on South Korea during the same briefing.
- Aug 18 Megyn Kelly condemned Senator Jon Ossoff’s remarks about President Trump’s close aide Natalie Harp, calling the attack on the 35-year-old cancer survivor despicable.
- Aug 19 Scott Jennings reacted angrily on his broadcast after Ossoff mentioned Harp.
- Aug 19 Former Obama adviser David Axelrod argued that Senator Jon Ossoff’s mention of Natalie Harp in a recent speech was unnecessary and took focus away from his broader attack on Donald Trump.
- Aug 20 Trump ordered an internal inquiry after private letters with Harp were leaked.
- Aug 20 Ossoff’s Atlanta rally comment about Harp provoked a profane tweet from White House communications director Steven Cheung and condemnations from several conservative figures.
- Aug 22 David Axelrod publicly rebuked Ossoff’s reference to Natalie Harw as unnecessary.
- Aug 24 Mike Collins’ poll numbers rose after the controversy.
- Aug 25 The satire aired, specifically naming Hegseth as part of the small plane crew.
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