Aug 22, 2026 – 6.15amWashington | US President Donald Trump’s close aide Natalie Harp expressed devotion to her boss and fears of upsetting him in intimate correspondence that has stoked scrutiny of the pair’s relationship and her role in the White House.Two leaked letters addressed to the president and published by US online outlet The Daily Beast on Friday (Saturday AEST) sounded a surprising note of intimacy for a professional relationship and showed Harp’s intense pursuit of Trump’s approval.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles