Ossoff defends mention of Trump aide Natalie Harp at Atlanta rally
What's new: The Georgia senator cast Harp as part of a White House circle that shields Trump as he faces a Middle East crisis.
Sen. Jon Ossoff defended his decision to single out Trump aide Natalie Harp during a campaign rally in Atlanta, arguing in a Monday interview that she symbolizes a White House inner circle telling President Donald Trump what he wants to hear. Ossoff had mocked Trump for wanting to “travel with Natalie” instead of doing the job of the presidency, a line that spread widely online. Pressed on why he named Harp specifically, Ossoff said he had heard her described as Trump’s “security blanket” and broadened the criticism to other senior aides. He tied the attack to U.S. military deployments and turmoil in the Middle East, accusing Trump of neglecting wartime responsibilities.