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Aug 19, 2026 at 5:12 PM ET
Eric Trump defends aide Natalie Harp against brother
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Eric Trump defended White House aide Natalie Harp on social media after her brother, Preston Harp, criticized her relationship with the president on CNN. Eric called Harp “an incredible young woman” and “one of the hardest-working people in the White House,” saying she is deeply committed to his father, her job, and the country.
WHO: Eric Trump
WHAT: Eric Trump publicly defended aide Natalie Harp and attacked her brother’s criticism of her loyalty to Donald Trump.
WHEN: Reported Aug 19, 2026 at 4:41 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Eric Trump reacted to attacks by Harp’s brother, Preston Harp, who questioned Natalie Harp’s loyalty to Donald Trump during a CNN interview.
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