The White House Freak-Out Over Natalie Harp
The West Wing’s explosive response to a fleeting jab didn’t kill the story. It enabled days of coverage.
TL;DR
- Senator Jon Ossoff criticized President Trump's leadership, mentioning his aide Natalie Harp.
- The White House reacted with extreme and public criticism, which inadvertently amplified the story.
- Natalie Harp is described as a devoted aide and a powerful, yet rarely heard, figure in the administration.
- A previous incident involving Harp hiding with Trump in a catering truck likely prompted Ossoff's mention.
- White House officials Steven Cheung and Davis Ingle issued strong personal attacks on Ossoff.
- President Trump later defended his actions and criticized a CNN reporter when questioned about Harp.