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Trump Aide's Family Background Sparks Media Backlash Among MAGA Supporters
The Washington Post published an in-depth report on the family background of Natalie Harp, a top aide to U.S. President Donald Trump, which has sparked significant backlash from Trump allies. The article, written by Terrence McCoy, detailed how Harp's family fractured after her father's suicide in 2020, with her estranged brother Preston Harp stating their father was not a fan of Trump. Preston has since moved to Nicaragua and embraced the Sandinista cause. Katie Miller, a former DOGE adviser and wife of White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, criticized the Post for what she called a 'one-sided profile' that dwelled on 'painful, intimate details of a private family tragedy from six years ago.' She emphasized that Natalie Harp is a loyal White House staffer who does not seek media attention, and that the article's framing implied her loyalty to Trump was due to family turmoil, which she called 'baseless.' Miller also objected to the Post asking the White House for comment on the death, calling it 'gross and fails basic human decency,' and accused the media of being 'broken beyond repair' for resorting to such tactics for 'clicks and sales.' Trump adviser Alex Bruesewitz echoed this sentiment, calling the coverage 'really sick' and stating Natalie Harp 'does not deserve this treatment.' Hans Mahncke of the Counterlawfare Institute compared the Post's coverage to marking the 35th anniversary of Clarence Thomas' confirmation testimony, calling it a 'filthy smear campaign.' The Post reported that they sought comment from Harp and her mother, Jill, but neither responded, and the White House did not contest Preston's account but declined to make Natalie available or provide a statement. Critics pointed out the irony of Miller's stance on human dignity given her role in DOGE's cuts. The article also included a suicide prevention hotline, indicating the sensitive nature of the family tragedy.
