The estranged brother of Natalie Harp, a senior executive assistant to US President Donald Trump, has publicly criticised her close working relationship with the president, describing it as “very unhealthy”.

Preston Harp, who lives in Nicaragua and has differing political views from his sister, made the comments to the Daily Mail following the release of a new book by New York Times reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan.

The book, titled Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump, details how the 34-year-old aide, nicknamed the “Human Printer” for frequently printing online media reports for the president, leaves admiring notes for him, including one stating “You are all that matters to me.” Natalie Harp, a cancer survivor and former right-wing television host, has been a loyal member of Trump’s team since joining in 2022.She reportedly accompanies him closely, including providing positive news during golf outings and contributing to his Truth Social posts.The siblings became estranged after their father’s suicide in 2020.

Preston Harp expressed surprise upon learning of his sister’s role and stated he could not understand why anyone would want to work for Trump, whom he called a “national embarrassment”.In response, White House officials defended Natalie Harp as one of the most loyal and hardworking members of the president’s team.The article highlights the intense personal loyalty within Trump’s inner circle and the family divisions it has caused.This dynamic has drawn attention amid broader discussions about the president’s personal and professional relationships.