Donald Trump's secret privilege for Natalie Harp at Mar-a-Lago comes to light, fueling new rumors
Harp’s reported privilege at Trump’s golf club has fueled wider questions about her growing influence around the president
Donald Trump’s campaign staffers reportedly had their eyes on one particularly lavish perk at his Palm Beach-area golf club: a Sunday buffet featuring an extravagant spread that included whole lobsters, ham, omelets and fresh fruit.
But there was a catch. According to author Michael Wolff , most staffers weren’t allowed to enjoy it. Natalie Harp, however, was reportedly treated differently.
Speaking on the Inside Trump’s Head podcast, Wolff claimed Harp was “always allowed” into the exclusive buffet, and not only for herself.
He said she regularly arrived with her mother on Sundays, a practice that allegedly left other members of Trump’s team questioning why she received such access.
Wolff described the buffet as a throwback to an era of extravagant American dining, saying the spread was so impressive that staffers would talk about it despite being unable to participate.
He claimed some became visibly emotional when discussing the food, particularly the opportunity to take a whole lobster and return for another serving.
The unusual arrangement allegedly became a source of conversation among campaign employees and even the club’s staff. Wolff said workers wondered whether Harp was actually authorized to attend, particularly because she reportedly told them Trump himself had given her permission.
Harp’s growing influence has attracted attention
Harp , now 35, joined Trump’s communications operation in 2022 and quickly became a familiar presence around him. She earned the nickname “the human printer” because she often carried a portable printer and provided Trump with printed news stories, social-media posts and other information.
Wolff has previously claimed that Trump’s staff became increasingly concerned about Harp’s influence. According to the author, employees worried that she was gaining greater access to the then-candidate and playing an expanding role in shaping the information and opinions reaching him.
Her proximity to Trump has remained evident since his return to the White House. In July, Harp was reportedly among a small group of aides who accompanied Trump aboard a secondary aircraft after a security threat prompted an unusual departure from a Turkish airport.
Other members of the group included Dan Scavino and Walt Nauta.
Questions have also been raised about Harp’s security clearance. Reporting has indicated that she worked in the White House for more than a year without obtaining the routine clearance generally expected of West Wing employees, prompting concerns about what information she may have encountered.
The White House has defended Harp , with spokesman Davis Ingle describing her as one of Trump’s most loyal and hardworking aides. Ingle has also strongly criticized Wolff, dismissing his claims and attacking his credibility.
