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Melania Trump Is Reportedly 'Grateful' That Natalie Harp 'Handles' Donald Trump's 'Exhausting' Duties And Isn't 'Jealous' Of Her: 'She Absolutely Doesn't Want Natalie Gone'

September 19, 2026 by Julia DeKorte
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Melania Trump has been known for her desire to stay out of the spotlight—particularly the spotlight that comes with standing next to her husband—but there are some people that are dying to stand beside President Donald Trump. Namely, presidential aide Natalie Harp. While there were plenty of rumors alleging the First Lady was “jealous” of Harp and “wanted her gone,” new reports have come out claiming she’s actually “grateful” that Harp is there to “handle” her husband. Keep reading for more information.

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Melania Trump Reportedly 'Grateful' For Natalie Harp

According to Rob Shuter's Naughty But Nice Substack, while Melania may be irritated by the gossip surrounding her, her husband, and his loyal aide, she isn't mad about Harp constantly being around.

"Melania hates becoming part of somebody else's gossip, but she absolutely doesn't want Natalie gone," Shuter heard from a trusted source. "Why would she? Natalie handles the exhausting, around-the-clock Donald duty Melania has spent years avoiding."

The source went on to claim that Melania "isn't jealous of Natalie," and rather is quite "grateful" for the aide's constant presence. "Donald demands constant attention, and Natalie genuinely seems to enjoy giving it to him. For Melania, that takes an enormous amount of pressure off," the source explained.

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Another source said the same: Harp "wants to be there for every meeting, every trip, every moment." Melania on the other hand, "doesn't." "They want entirely different relationships with Donald, and that's exactly why this works," the source explained.

Natalie Harp's Relationship With Donald Trump

Natalie Harp has become a familiar face in Donald Trump’s inner circle, frequently appearing by his side at official events, trips, and other public outings. The former news host serves as Trump’s executive assistant and is known for helping with his Truth Social activity.

Much of the attention surrounding the "devoted" 35-year-old has centered on just how frequently she is seen around President Trump. She has reportedly been given numerous responsibilities related to him, from fetching news stories to helping with social media posts. Her constant presence has earned her the "human printer" nickname on social media, as she's been photographed following the 80-year-old at golf outings, political events, and White House appearances.

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Julia DeKorte is a New York-based writer. A graduate of the Columbia Publishing Course, Julia covers celebrity and brand news for SheFinds, reviews toys and games for People of Play, and loves cooking for her family, walking her dogs, and running outside, preferably in view of the ocean. Contact Julia at julia@shefinds.com.