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Meet Natalie Harp, the aide so close to Trump she once rode in an SUV trunk to accompany him
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· August 18, 2026
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Key points When denied a seat in the motorcade, Harp took drastic action. Natalie Harp, a devoted aide to Donald Trump, demonstrated her commitment in a notable incident.
Natalie Harp, a devoted aide to Donald Trump, demonstrated her commitment in a notable incident. She insisted on accompanying Trump to a court appearance, claiming he had personally asked her to attend. When denied a seat in the motorcade, Harp took drastic action.
According to sources, she jumped into an SUV trunk to ensure her presence at the event. A photo obtained by CNN confirms this account. The incident reportedly followed a screaming match in a lobby, where Harp argued her case to join Trump.
Further details about this episode are available from the source, including the circumstances surrounding the court appearance and Harp's role in Trump's orbit.
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Category: business Published: August 18, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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