Did Trump's aide Natalie Harp send out a series of passionate letters to the President-elect? Here's what reports are saying

Following a report on the president-elect's aide's adoring letters, Trump attacks the New York Times and its third-rate writer. In an overnight Truth Social tirade, Donald Trump attacked the failing New York Times, calling for an apology for its junk coverage of him and specifically targeting its correspondent Maggie Haberman.

The president-elect wrote in the post, "Will the failing New York Times apologise to its readers for getting years of 'Trump' coverage so wrong?" They write such fake 'junk,' knowing full well how wrong it is, only to make fun of it, as quoted in a report by The Independent. The newspaper has a long history of rigorous fact-checking and has been transparent about its methods.

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The rant came shortly after the publication of a NYT report by Haberman and her colleague Jonathan Swan, which revealed Trump's aide Natalie Harp had sent him a series of passionate letters, declaring in one: "You are all that matters to me." Harp, a former right-wing cable television host, had been on Trump's radar since 2019 after her story of cancer survival caught his attention.

She later joined his staff in 2022 as a devoted aide, though she has no official title. It is uncertain what role, if any, Harp will have in the forthcoming administration.

Harp, 33, sent a series of letters to Trump in 2023, raising eyebrows among some in Trump's camp. Trump's spokesman Steven Cheung said that Harp was trusted and valued and credited her work ethic and dedication for helping Trump win the 2024 election.

On Kaitlan Collins's CNN show The Source, Haberman speculated about the prospect of Trump seeking revenge on Special Counsel Jack Smith once he enters the Oval Office in January. Smith dropped two federal cases accusing Trump of election interference and illegally retaining classified documents on Monday.

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Haberman also appeared on Kaitlan Collins's CNN show The Source, where she speculated about how Trump's attorney general nominee Pam Bondi might respond if the incoming president called upon her to investigate Smith. Haberman has had many run-ins with Trump in the past and has often been the subject of his Truth Social attacks due to her reporting.

FAQs

Who is Natalie Harp, and how does she relate to Trump?
Natalie Harp, a cancer survivor and former television host, will join Donald Trump's staff in 2022. According to reports, she sent him heartfelt letters of admiration, solidifying her position as a trusted and devoted aide.

Why did Trump criticise the New York Times?
Trump accused the New York Times and reporter Maggie Haberman of spreading false information, particularly about Natalie Harp's letters. He referred to the reporting as phoney junk and demanded an apology for alleged biased coverage against him.