Trump White House calls journalist deluded freak over post about aide Natalie
The Trump White House publicly attacked journalist Aaron Rupar for posting that aide Natalie Harp travelled with the president to Ireland.
Journalist Aaron Rupar posted on X that Natalie Harp, a 30-something presidential aide, went with Trump to Ireland while first lady Melania stayed in the United States. The White House attacked Rupar in public, calling him a sick, deluded freak and saying he sits behind a keyboard and posts creepy things.
Rupar's post simply noted Harp's presence with the hashtag #TravelWithNatalie. Trump's relationship with Harp has drawn media attention.
Reports said she got a $45,000 gift for the holidays. Rupar, known for posting clips of Trump officials, joked back that taxpayer dollars were hard at work.
- 30-something
- Harp's age
- $45,000
- Holiday gift reported
- in his 40s
- Rupar's age
- Ireland
- Trip location
Why it mattersThe attack shows how the administration responds to questions about the president's staff and reveals tensions around Harp's role.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect, though the story is trending in Australia as global media watches Trump's second term unfold.
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