Why is the White House being so weird about Natalie Harp again?

The president’s assistant travelled with him to Ireland – which really shouldn’t be much of a story. But his comms team seems determined to make it one

Why is the White House being so weird about Natalie Harp again?

TL;DR

  • President Trump traveled to Ireland with his aide Natalie Harp.
  • The White House's Rapid Response account attacked journalist Aaron Rupar for tweeting about Harp's presence on the trip.
  • The response has reignited media attention on the relationship between Trump and Harp, who is known as the 'human printer'.
  • The author questions whether the White House's actions are a distraction tactic or indicative of an incompetent communications team.