Podcaster Jennifer Welch argued that President Trump’s close relationship with his executive assistant, Natalie Harp, presents a potential "national security risk," citing Harp’s reported personal letters and close access to the president. Harp, a 35-year-old former One America News anchor, gained attention after Sen. Jon Ossoff said Trump preferred to travel "with Natalie." Conservatives pushed back, accusing Ossoff of sexism and suggesting he implied an affair. The dispute has renewed focus on who has access to the president and what risks that access might pose.
Podcaster Warns Natalie Harp’s Bond With Trump Could Be a 'National Security Risk' — Sparks Backlash
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Left-wing podcaster Jennifer Welch on Wednesday warned that President Donald Trump’s close relationship with his executive assistant, Natalie Harp, could present a “national security risk.” Welch’s comments came after Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) referenced Harp at a campaign event, saying the president preferred to travel "with Natalie" rather than focus on official duties.
Who Is Natalie Harp? Harp, 35, is a former One America News anchor who was appointed executive assistant early in Trump’s second term. Media reporting has portrayed her as highly loyal to the president and noted that she reportedly sent Trump personal, devotional-style letters after she took the role.
Welch's Warning — On her podcast I've Had It, Welch described Harp as "mentally unhinged" and argued her proximity to Trump could be dangerous. Welch said that because of Harp’s intense focus on the president and her access to intimate or sensitive information, she could potentially hold compromising material. Welch urged Democrats to press that angle politically.
"All of this Natalie stuff is a distraction except for one point," Welch said. "If we have a mentally unhinged woman, a 35-year-old woman, completely razor-focused, obsessed with Donald Trump, who sends him intensely personal letters — that’s a national security risk because of what she might know about him behind closed doors."
Reaction And Backlash — Ossoff’s original comment triggered strong pushback from conservatives, who accused him of sexism and of insinuating an improper relationship between Harp and Trump. Media commentators weighed in: for example, Bill O’Reilly reportedly said he would vote for Russian President Vladimir Putin before voting for Ossoff. Supporters of Trump have defended Harp and criticized what they see as partisan attacks.
The episode has amplified debate about access to the president, the role of close aides in the West Wing, and how personal loyalty intersects with concerns about influence and national security. Reporting on Harp’s role and on Welch’s statements is ongoing, and both the White House and Harp have not publicly corroborated many of the detailed claims circulating in the media.
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