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Natalie Harp Helps Prepare President Trump’s Truth Social Posts
Natalie Harp, a longtime aide to President Trump, compiles material from social media and articles for the president to review before posting on Truth Social, according to the Wall Street Journal. Harp posts approved content, often during off-hours, while the president also posts directly. The process has been linked to two recent posts that drew public criticism.
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Natalie Harp serves as executive assistant to President Trump and has worked for him since at least 2022. The 34-year-old aide compiles screenshots of social media posts from allies or fans that praise the president, support conspiracy theories, criticize Democrats or insult the president’s opponents. She prints the material for Trump to review before posting on his Truth Social account.
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Harp posts the approved content, frequently during late nights, weekends or holidays. White House officials said the president also posts messages on the account himself. The process has at times produced posts that generated public criticism.
Most recently, Trump faced scrutiny over an AI-generated image of himself depicted as a Christ-like figure. He also received criticism for a video that included a clip showing former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as monkeys. Officials blamed an unnamed staffer for erroneously posting the video, while Trump said he thought the AI image showed him as a doctor.
Those familiar with the matter told the Wall Street Journal that Harp posted both items at the president’s direction. The White House Communications Director declined to comment on whether Harp was the staffer involved. "We don’t discuss internal deliberations of how the process works, but no other social-media tool has been more effective than Truth," the communications director said.
He added that Truth Social "has never been hotter" because the president offers his direct thoughts without media intermediaries. Harp does not share draft posts with other White House staff, seeking only the president’s approval. The practice has frustrated some officials.
