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White House insults journalist over Natalie Harp post
The White House rapid response account on X launched a personal attack against journalist Aaron Rupar, calling him a “sick, deluded freak (in his 40s) who sits behind a keyboard and posts creepy things like this.” The confrontation followed a post by Rupar featuring a photograph of Natalie Harp, a close aide to President Donald Trump, during his visit to Ireland.
Rupar had captioned the image with “Look who made the trip to Ireland! #TravelWithNatalie.” In response, Rupar criticized the use of taxpayer-funded accounts to attack individuals based on their age.
The incident has renewed scrutiny regarding Harp’s role and influence within the administration. Recent reports have highlighted her close proximity to the President, including her presence during a covert aircraft transfer in Turkey, and recent financial disclosures showing the President provided her with $45,000 in holiday cash gifts. White House officials stated these gifts were permissible under legal and ethical standards.
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Aaron Rupar · Donald Trump · Jon Ossoff · Natalie Harp · White House
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Financial disclosures revealed President Trump gave $45,000 holiday cash gifts to Natalie Harp and two other aides. www.newsweek.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Aaron Rupar responded by criticizing the use of taxpayer funds for the White House account's attack. www.leinetal24.de · www.merkur.de · www.newsweek.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The White House branded journalist Aaron Rupar a 'sick, deluded freak' on social media. www.leinetal24.de · www.merkur.de · www.newsweek.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A White House official stated the $45,000 gifts to aides were permissible and not related to official duties. www.newsweek.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Rupar posted a photo of Natalie Harp at a function in Dublin following the president's arrival in Ireland. www.leinetal24.de · www.merkur.de · www.newsweek.com