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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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