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Was Natalie Harp Behind Donald Trump's Controversial 20 Million Dollar Ads?
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Firstpost•05-10-2026, 13:57
Was Natalie Harp Behind Donald Trump's Controversial 20 Million Dollar Ads?
- •Donald Trump allegedly used approximately 20 million dollars in taxpayer funds from Homeland Security to finance political advertisements focusing entirely on himself.
- •Aide Natalie Harp reportedly assisted Trump during an Oval Office meeting by displaying videos and images that glorified the president instead of supporting midterm candidates.
- •The administration defended the series of 13 ads as public service announcements, but critics argue they resemble campaign materials and misuse government funds.
- •Lawmakers from both parties, including Senator John Kennedy and Representative Jamie Raskin, have sharply criticized the ads, with some calling the expenditure potential criminal theft.
- •Natalie Harp, known as Trump's executive assistant and human printer, remains under intense scrutiny amid questions regarding her role in the ad campaign and her close ties to the president.
Key Questions Answered
Donald Trump reportedly spent around $20 million of taxpayer funds, sourced from Homeland Security funds, to pay for the controversial series of 13 ads.
Aide Natalie Harp allegedly played a key role by helping Trump turn government money into a vehicle for self-glorification, showing him videos and images created by the White House digital team during an Oval Office meeting.
Louisiana GOP Senator John Kennedy criticized the expenditure of public money on private ads, while Democratic Representative Jamie Raskin stated on X that the ads could amount to felony criminal theft and conversion of government property.
