Trump aide's brother calls her devotion an unhealthy obsession

Preston Harp, the estranged brother of a close aide to President Donald Trump, described his sister Natalie Harp’s devotion to the president as an “unhealthy obsession” during a television interview on August 18, 2026. He denied that her attachment is based on physical attraction, instead attributing it to a shared upbringing emphasizing American exceptionalism and gratitude for Trump’s policies. His comments come amid renewed scrutiny of Harp’s prominent role within the president’s inner circle.

During an appearance on CNN, Preston Harp reacted to reports that his sister once climbed into the trunk of a Secret Service SUV to accompany Trump to a court appearance in October 2023. He initially laughed but then stated, “That’s obsession. That’s like an unhealthy obsession with someone if you’re gonna jump into the trunk of their car.” Sources described the incident as occurring when Harp insisted Trump had personally requested her presence and a dispute arose over seating in the motorcade.

Preston Harp explained the roots of his sister’s allegiance. He said their mother raised them to view the United States as “the boss of the world” and to respect traditional narratives about...