Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePresident Donald Trump with first lady Melania Trump during the National Anthem at the start of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix race on the streets of Washington, D.C. (Reuters)Marc Beckman, a senior advisor to Melania Trump, dismissed media speculation surrounding President Donald Trump's close relationship with his executive assistant, Natalie Harp. Beckman described Harp as a hardworking and intelligent White House aide, criticizing mainstream media for focusing on tabloid gossip instead of legitimate reporting. Harp, a cancer survivor who credited a 2018 law signed by Trump for saving her life, has drawn heightened public scrutiny for her constant presence alongside the president. Recent reports highlighted Harp's close proximity to Trump during high-security travel and noted her continued role as an aide in his administration. The comments come as First Lady Melania Trump maintains a reduced public presence in her husband's second term, attending significantly fewer public events. In fullMelania’s top aide reveals their true thoughts about Natalie HarpMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

The first lady's top spokesman downplayed the rumors swirling around Donald Trump and Harp during an interview on Wednesday.

Natalie Harp, a close aide to Donald Trump, has made headlines in recent weeks over her unusually personal relationship with the president