MAGA activist claims White House staff are behind ‘nasty’ stories about Trump aide

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20 Aug 2026 • 4:59 AM MYT
The Independent
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MAGA activist claims White House staff are behind ‘nasty’ stories about Trump aide

  • Conservative activist Laura Loomer accused White House staffers of leaking negative stories about President Donald Trump's executive assistant, Natalie Harp, due to professional jealousy.
  • Loomer claimed internal leakers prioritizing their own ambitions over loyalty are behind recent media scrutiny regarding Harp's performance and close access to Trump.
  • Harp, a 35-year-old former television presenter, manages Trump's Truth Social account and serves as a key administrative conduit for information to the president.
  • The White House defended Harp, describing her as a beloved official and rejecting claims of dysfunction within the administration.
  • Controversy surrounding Harp escalated after Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff faced backlash from conservative figures for mocking her inclusion on a presidential flight.

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