New Book Alleges Donald Trump Said Natalie Harp Loved Him as Much as His Wife and Kids

WASHINGTON — Veteran reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan allege in their newly released book that President Donald Trump's unusually close relationship with longtime aide Natalie Harp has fueled fresh questions about his marriage to First Lady Melania Trump, although neither has publicly addressed the claims.

Published this week, "Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump" portrays Harp as one of the president's most trusted aides, describing her as a constant presence who earned the nickname "human printer" because she routinely supplied him with printed articles and information from one meeting to the next.

Haberman and Swan also examine Trump's relationship with Melania Trump, whom he married in 2005. According to the book, the authors contend that Harp's extraordinary access and personal devotion offered a revealing glimpse into Trump's private world while adding to longstanding public speculation surrounding the couple's marriage, though the allegations remain unverified and neither Trump nor Melania has publicly addressed the specific assertions.

One passage describes Harp leaving handwritten notes for Trump in private spaces, including one stating, "You are all that matters to me." The book also claims Trump remarked that Harp was "the only one who loved him as much as his wife and kids," illustrating the level of loyalty the authors say defined her place within his inner circle.

Harp, 34, first gained national attention after praising Trump's Right to Try initiative during his first administration before later joining his political operation. Her responsibilities eventually expanded to managing printed news, assisting with Truth Social posts and remaining at the president's side during travel, golf outings and White House meetings.

Elsewhere in the book, Haberman and Swan describe disagreements between Donald and Melania Trump over White House décor, reporting that staff occasionally found themselves navigating competing preferences as the president redecorated parts of the executive residence. The authors write that the first lady favored a minimalist style while Trump preferred ornate gold accents.

Representatives for the White House and the Office of the First Lady did not publicly comment on the specific allegations discussed in the book. Released on June 23, "Regime Change" draws on more than 1,000 interviews conducted over several years and presents the authors' account of Trump's second presidency and the relationships surrounding it.