‘My Guardian and Protector’: Natalie Harp letters express her devotion to Trump
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Natalie Harp’s “My Guardian and Protector” Letters
Healfromzero.com – In a pair of printed, hand-signed letters made public Thursday by The Daily Beast, White House aide Natalie Harp poured out an unambiguous declaration of devotion to President Donald Trump, calling him her “Guardian and Protector in this Life.” The documents, which had been circulating in limited form through earlier New York Times excerpts, arrived at a moment when Harp’s near-constant proximity to the president had drawn sharp political fire.
What the Letters Say
One letter, dated to 2023, opened with the salutation “Dear Mr. President” and closed with the sign-off “With all my heart, Natalie.” Between those bookends, Harp wrote: “I never want to bring you anything but joy. I’m sorry I lost my focus. You are all that matters to me. I don’t want to ever let you down. Thank you for being my Guardian and Protector in this Life.” A second letter looked backward to the period when Harp hosted a show on One America News Network, recalling phone calls with Trump about “everything and nothing” and pleading, “I want to get back to that synergy. We shouldn’t have to talk about work all the time!!” She added: “And please, when I fail, will you tell me? You have the absolute right to cuss me out, if need be, when I deserve it, because no one knows or cares about me more.”
“I want things to always be right between us.” — Natalie Harp, letter to President Trump
CNN has not independently verified that Harp authored or dispatched the letters. According to The Daily Beast, author Michael Wolff came into possession of them while researching a book on Trump’s 2024 campaign. White House press secretary Davis Ingle issued a statement defending Harp as “one of the most loyal and hardest working aides on President Trump’s team,” though officials privately conceded that the wave of public criticism had inadvertently amplified attention on her role.
Why the Timing Matters
The letters surfaced the same week Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia singled out Harp by name in a widely shared speech, mocking the president’s “travel with Natalie on their apparently defenseless flying palace gifted by the Emir of Qatar.” The remark alluded to Harp’s presence aboard a smaller aircraft Trump boarded in July to depart Turkey amid an Iranian threat. By Friday, Harp was again visible boarding Marine One as the president left the White House bound for South Carolina — his first trip since the scrutiny began.
Harp’s physical closeness to Trump has become a fixture of his daily routine. In October 2023, CNN reported that she rode inside the trunk of an SUV to accompany him to a New York City court appearance because no seat remained in the vehicle. Unlike earlier presidential gatekeepers such as Madeleine Westerhout, who worked outside the Oval Office, Harp occupies a seat inside it, joining meetings, fielding late-night calls about Truth Social posts, and serving as an intermediary through whom foreign leaders and television personalities attempt to reach the president. Senior aides, multiple sources said, have at times tried to limit her access, frustrated by what they view as an unfiltered channel of influence.
Colleagues have nicknamed her the “human printer” for the way she carries printouts of flattering articles and types out social-media posts at the president’s direction. Harp herself referenced the label in one of the letters, noting that during a trip to Scotland and Ireland Trump “forced me to ‘unplug,'” adding that she could have taken time for “good conversation” and still completed her work, even allowing herself “long morning and evening walks to enjoy each Sunrise and Sunset.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Natalie Harp? Harp is a former One America News Network television host who joined Trump’s inner circle after crediting him with saving her life. She now functions as a primary conduit between the president and outside contacts, handling messages, scheduling, and social-media drafting while remaining in his physical presence throughout the day.
Where did the letters come from? The Daily Beast reported that writer Michael Wolff obtained the two printed, signed letters while researching a book about Trump’s 2024 campaign. CNN has not independently confirmed their authenticity.
What prompted the renewed scrutiny? Senator Jon Ossoff’s viral speech naming Harp and referencing her presence on a presidential aircraft gifted by the Emir of Qatar pushed her role into the national conversation, prompting both White House defense and private acknowledgment that the criticism had backfired by drawing more eyes to her position.