The Aide Trump Calls His Most Loyal Confidant

Natalie Harp, the personal assistant to the US President, has become one of Donald Trump’s closest advisers, gaining access to the inner sanctum of presidential life. Among her most exclusive privileges, the former personal aide was among a select few invited to fly aboard Air Force One during a period of heightened Iranian threats to Trump’s security. According to reporting by the New York Times, Trump has expressed his deep reliance on Harp, reportedly telling associates that she represents a familial bond of unparalleled loyalty. The unprecedented closeness between a president and his personal assistant underscores the influential role administrative staff can play in the highest echelons of power, where proximity often translates to influence over the nation’s top official. Harp’s position illustrates how informal relationships within the White House can rival more formally constituted advisory roles in terms of access and presidential confidence.

Source: Ynet — Original article in Hebrew.