Personal letters from Natalie Harp to her boss Donald Trump have been made public for the first time, offering a rare glimpse into the private dynamics between the former U.S. president and one of his senior aides. The two letters, written by Harp during or shortly after a 2023 trip to the United Kingdom, when Trump was out of office, reveal a deep emotional connection and a sense of personal vulnerability that has drawn significant attention. The documents, obtained by author Michael Wolff and shared through The Daily Beast, depict a relationship that has sparked controversy over its appropriateness within a professional context. In one of the letters, Harp apologizes to Trump for what she describes as an embarrassing moment during a golfing holiday in Scotland. She writes, “I was alone in the van outside Customs without my passport, I panicked, and I should have just called Secret Service instead of you.” She goes on to apologize for appearing awkward during the walk on the course and pleads for forgiveness for any other actions that might have caused him trouble. “I want things to always be right between us,” she writes. “I never want to bring you anything but joy. I’m sorry I lost my focus. You are all that matters to me. I don’t want to ever let you down. Thank you for being my Guardian and Protector in this Life.” The letter ends with the signature “With all my heart, Natalie.” In another, Harp reflects on the experience of traveling abroad and taking time away from her usual duties. She refers to her role as the “Human Printer”, a term describing her responsibility of preparing reading materials for Trump. “I didn’t have to be ‘Human Printer,’” she says, suggesting a desire for more autonomy. However, she admits that the extended period of reflection led to a slight decline in performance, which she acknowledges Trump may have noticed. “I had no idea how rapidly I was approaching burnout,” she writes, expressing frustration with the constant demands placed upon her. Harp also laments the lack of personal interaction with Trump, contrasting her past experiences with the current dynamic. “I miss the days when you used to call, during my Talkshow days, and we’d talk about everything and nothing,” she writes. “I want to get back to that synergy. We shouldn’t have to talk about work all the time!!” She further expresses a longing to reconnect with her former self and become the best version of herself to make Trump proud. “Please, when I fail, will you tell me?” she asks. “You have the absolute right to cuss me out, if need be, when I deserve it, because no one knows or cares about me more.” Wolff, who has long been known for his investigative journalism on the Trump administration, characterized the letters as “lovesick,” “submissive,” and “weird.” He emphasized that while he does not believe Harp was Trump’s romantic partner, the nature of their communication suggests an inappropriate level of intimacy for a workplace relationship. “The relationship here is not a relationship that should exist in a professional setting,” he stated on The Daily Beast’s Inside Trump’s Head podcast. “This ain’t normal.” Harp, 35, joined Trump’s team while he was out of office and played a key role in supporting his 2024 campaign. Her position as an executive assistant required close daily contact with the former president, raising questions about the boundaries of their interactions. While the exact extent of their personal relationship remains unclear, the letters suggest a level of emotional dependency that has drawn criticism from observers and legal experts alike. As the situation continues to unfold, the focus remains on the implications of such communications within the framework of professional conduct and ethical standards.
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