00:13A new controversy is putting the spotlight on Donald Trump's unusually close relationship
00:19with one of his aides.
00:21The president's 34-year-old personal assistant, Natalie Harp, is facing public scrutiny after
00:27her estranged brother described her relationship with the 80-year-old, married president as
00:33very unhealthy.
00:35But importantly, these are allegations and characterizations from people speaking about
00:40the relationship, not evidence that Trump and Harp are romantically involved.
00:45So what exactly is behind the controversy?
00:49Reports highlighted by the new book, Regime Change, Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald
00:55Trump, describe Harp as an exceptionally loyal figure within Trump's inner circle.
01:01She has reportedly been a constant presence around the president, both at official events
01:06and during his personal activities.
01:09Harp has also been nicknamed the human printer because of her role in providing Trump with
01:14information and social media updates.
01:16And then there are the claims about just how devoted she is to the president.
01:20Journalist Michael Wolff has previously described Harp as intensely loyal to Trump, including
01:27allegations that she maintained an unusually close physical presence around him and wrote
01:33letters expressing her devotion.
01:35Some of these reports allegedly raised concerns among Secret Service personnel, with questions
01:40about whether such extreme loyalty could create a security concern.
01:44But the latest criticism is coming from inside Harp's own family.
01:49Her estranged brother, Preston Harp, reportedly told the Daily Mail that he considers his sister's
01:55relationship with Trump very unhealthy.
01:58He also described her as being like Trump's fan club.
02:02Another detail from the new book has drawn attention.
02:05Harp reportedly left handwritten notes for Trump in private spaces.
02:09One alleged note reportedly said, you are all that matters to me.
02:14The reports claim this information also reached Trump's chief of staff, Susie Wiles, who was
02:20reportedly surprised by the discovery.
02:22And Trump himself is said to have repeatedly praised Harp's loyalty.
02:27According to the book, Trump told staffers that while others would eventually leave and
02:32make money elsewhere, she'll never leave me.
02:35Now, none of this by itself establishes a romantic relationship between Trump and Harp, but it
02:42does explain why the unusual closeness between a sitting president and a highly devoted aide
02:48is attracting attention.
02:50The controversy is ultimately about power, access, and loyalty inside the White House, and whether
02:56an aide's extraordinary personal devotion can become a security or governance concern when
03:03that aide has unusually close access to the president.
03:06For now, the claims remain disputed and should be understood in that context.
03:11But one thing is clear, Natalie Harp's relationship with Donald Trump is once again under intense
03:17public scrutiny.
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