Trump relies on aide Natalie Harp for AI summit details and executive order
President Trump asked aide Natalie Harp to confirm the time and attendee list for an AI leaders luncheon, then signed an order renaming AI “Super Intelligence.”
In a recent interview, President Trump struggled to recall the exact timing of a forthcoming luncheon with top artificial-intelligence executives and consulted his aide Natalie Harp for assistance. Harp corrected him, stating the meeting would occur at noon in the White House’s East Room and supplied a roster that included Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg, X CEO Elon Musk, and leaders from Google and Anthropic. The summit was intended to launch a voluntary self-policing agreement among AI companies, a pact that does not involve direct government monitoring or public reporting requirements.
Concurrently, Trump signed an executive order that officially renamed artificial intelligence “Super Intelligence.” Harp, increasingly prominent in the administration, has appeared alongside Trump at various events, including the launch of the America.org website, which promises official government-sourced answers. The episode highlights both the administration’s focus on AI policy and the visible role of Harp as Trump’s close aide.
Why it matters
It shows the administration's approach to AI governance and the reliance on a key aide for high-profile policy events.
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