Harp's Jan 6 tweets reported
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The gist
CNN found Natalie Harp posted 150+ deleted tweets on Jan 6 urging 'FIGHT FOR TRUMP.'
Her role as Trump's close aide now faces scrutiny over influence and security concerns.
Background
Natalie Harp, a 35-year-old White House aide and former One America News host, has been a constant presence at Trump's side, often feeding him information outside normal channels. CNN reviewed her now-deleted X account and found over 150 posts on January 6, 2021, supporting Trump and echoing his false claims of a stolen election. The revelations come amid broader concerns about her influence and access, including a reported Secret Service security consideration.
How it unfolded
- Jan 6, 2021Harp posted more than 150 tweets urging Republicans to 'FIGHT FOR TRUMP' and echoing election fraud claims as the Capitol attack unfolded.
- Oct 14, 2022Harp was identified as the author of a 14-page memo Trump sent to the Jan 6 committee, according to metadata.
- Aug 18, 2026CNN reported on Harp's unusual closeness to Trump, including riding in an SUV trunk, and White House officials' concerns.
- Aug 21, 2026The Daily Beast published personal letters attributed to Harp expressing intense loyalty to Trump.
- Aug 22, 2026CNN published its review of Harp's deleted tweets, sparking political backlash and White House response.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- White House spokesman Davis Ingle defended Harp as 'one of the most loyal and hardest working aides on President Trump's team.'
- Critics
- Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff and others have criticized Harp's influence and her Jan 6 posts, calling them alarming.
- Analysts
- Some former officials and journalists report that Harp's access has alarmed the Secret Service and unsettled senior aides.
Still unverified
The authenticity of the personal letters published by The Daily Beast could not be independently verified by CNN. The exact timing of when Harp's X account was suspended is unclear.