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Natalie Harp’s brother details family rift following father’s death

Natalie Harp, an aide to Donald Trump, has been the subject of intense public scrutiny regarding her close relationship with the former president. Recent reports and social media attention have focused on her frequent presence alongside Trump, including appearing in his motorcade on August 30.

In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Preston Harp, Natalie’s estranged brother, provided context regarding her personal history and the family rift that occurred in 2020. Preston stated that he has not spoken to his sister since the death of their father, Robert Harp, who died by suicide in July 2020.

Preston alleged that their mother, Jill Harp, attempted to cover up the cause of death by pressuring him to claim Robert had simply died in his sleep. He further described their upbringing as being strictly homeschooled within a conservative Christian environment focused on American exceptionalism.

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Biola University · Donald Trump · Natalie Harp · Preston Harp · Robert Harp

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [● 2 SOURCES] Robert Harp died by suicide at the family home in July 2020. crooksandliars.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Jill Harp pressured Preston to claim Robert Harp died in his sleep. crooksandliars.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Natalie Harp accompanied Donald Trump in a presidential limousine on August 30. atlantablackstar.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Natalie and Preston Harp were homeschooled by their mother with a conservative Christian curriculum. crooksandliars.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Preston Harp and his sister Natalie Harp have not spoken since 2020. crooksandliars.com