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Trump Aide’s Profanity-Laced Outburst Shocks As Pressure Mounts

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Trump Aide’s Profanity-Laced Outburst Shocks As Pressure Mounts

In Washington, attention of this magnitude is typically reserved for either presidents or pop icons. However, executive assistant Natalie Harp found herself unexpectedly in the spotlight.

On Wednesday, Harp was the subject of intense media focus as photographers captured her sitting inside her white Chevy SUV at a busy intersection.

Recently, Harp has been at the center of a storm of speculation following a flurry of leaks from within the White House, drawing attention to her close ties with the president.

The 35-year-old’s inexperience with handling press attention quickly became apparent amid the scrutiny.

Footage obtained by the Daily Mail shows Harp visibly agitated on Wednesday morning. In a spontaneous reaction, she picked up her phone to film the photographer, focusing on her screen as she drove towards a crosswalk without her hands on the steering wheel.

Harp, who was on her way to the White House, then appeared to mouth ‘f*** you’ as she sped away from the traffic lights in Washington, DC. 

The longtime Trump confidante became a household name on Sunday, when Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff mocked the pair at a rally in Georgia, stating that Trump would rather ‘build his ballroom and travel with Natalie’ than do his job.

Within hours, searches for her name had exploded, and the devotional letters she wrote Trump in 2023, in which she declared ‘you are all that matters to me,’ were trending all over again.

Harp appeared to mouth 'f*** you' as she sped away from the set of traffic lights. She was looking at her screen while accelerating toward a crosswalk without her hands on the wheel

Harp appeared to mouth ‘f*** you’ as she sped away from the set of traffic lights. She was looking at her screen while accelerating toward a crosswalk without her hands on the wheel

Natalie Harp, 35, has been one of Trump's closest aides for years and is dubbed the 'human printer' as she carries bundles of news articles around for him to read

Natalie Harp, 35, has been one of Trump’s closest aides for years and is dubbed the ‘human printer’ as she carries bundles of news articles around for him to read

The White House’s response was ferocious as communications director Steven Cheung branded Ossoff ‘the biggest cuck loser in politics,’ spokesman Davis Ingle dismissed him as a ‘feminine theatre kid,’ and Trump himself nicknaming him Pee-Wee Herman.

Publicly, support for Harp within Trump’s inner circle has been unwavering. But privately, the picture is far more complicated, the Daily Mail can exclusively reveal.

People in Trump’s orbit say the fresh wave of scrutiny on Harp’s personal and professional life has landed hard on her. 

Her estranged brother, Preston Harp, said this week that his sister has been fixated on presidents since her teens – even writing letters to George W Bush at the height of the war in Iraq – and, in Trump, her lifelong dream of working with a Republican president finally came true.

To the Daily Mail, Preston was even more blunt, calling his sister’s relationship with Trump ‘very unhealthy.’

When the Daily Mail first reported on her brother’s comments in June, Harp was privately distraught.  

White House officials are now worried about her security, especially with renewed interest into her life. 

‘Should we put the name of every girl who works for Jon Ossoff on the internet for everyone to openly criticize? I believe there is a double standard here,’ an official said.

In video obtained by the Daily Mail from Wednesday morning, Harp appears to lose her cool while driving to the White House

In video obtained by the Daily Mail from Wednesday morning, Harp appears to lose her cool while driving to the White House

She reaches for her phone and films the photographer, looking at her screen while accelerating toward a crosswalk 

Publicly, support for Harp within Trump's inner circle has been unwavering. But privately, the picture is far more complicated, the Daily Mail can exclusively reveal

Publicly, support for Harp within Trump’s inner circle has been unwavering. But privately, the picture is far more complicated, the Daily Mail can exclusively reveal

When the Daily Mail first reported on her brother's comments in June, Harp was privately distraught. White House officials are now worried about her security, especially with renewed interest into her life

When the Daily Mail first reported on her brother’s comments in June, Harp was privately distraught. White House officials are now worried about her security, especially with renewed interest into her life

Trump, meanwhile, has reportedly told staffers that Harp loves him as much as his own family, and that unlike the aides who will one day leave to make money, she never will.

A White House official offered a grudging explanation of how Harp holds her ground: ‘She doesn’t sleep. She’s relentless. But she’s also smart.’

Harp has said as much herself, in her own handwriting. In one letter, she told Trump she had been distracted for a week, forgetting to eat and sleeping only a couple of hours at a time, before signing off, ‘With all my heart, Natalie.’

‘Trump, she sees him like the only father figure that she has… he is her entire world,’ a source familiar with their dynamic told the Daily Mail.

Natalie’s own father tragically died by suicide in 2020. 

But the trove of love letters and open devotion to the president has other White House insiders questioning her behavior. 

‘She’s nuts,’ a senior administration official said. The source went on to note that multiple top officials in Trump’s orbit find her ‘obsessive’ behavior troubling.

Another top Trump insider put the pattern more bluntly, saying half the people rushing to defend Harp online are the same ones who ‘talk s*** about her in real life.’

Harp’s proximity to Trump has caused friction with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and outgoing Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, sources say. 

‘She has a direct line to the president outside of the control of Susie Wiles and Karoline Leavitt,’ a White House official told the Daily Mail.

Wiles’ authority rests on controlling who and what reaches the president, and Harp is the standing exception to the system.

Harp is dubbed the ‘human printer’ as she follows the president around with a portable printing device and provides him with sheets of news articles.

This power to sway the president’s thinking has frustrated Wiles, multiple White House insiders told the Daily Mail. 

Wiles denied a rift, telling the Daily Mail: ‘What Democrats and the media are doing is disgraceful. Natalie is a hardworking professional who handles an extraordinarily demanding job with dedication and professionalism.

‘She is a valued and important member of President Trump’s team, and we are grateful for everything she does.’

‘[Harp] serves the president and is loyal to the president above all else. She doesn’t follow a process and has never been asked by the president to follow a different process and I know that irritates many people,’ said a former administration official.

Trump world is vocally rallying around Harp amid the fresh onslaught of online innuendo that allies say has crossed the line into sexism.

Harp admitted that she starved herself and forgot to sleep while working for Trump, saying: 'I want things to always be right between us. I also know I've been distracted all week (forgetting to eat throughout the days, and even forgetting to sleep, and only catching a couple hours at a time)'

Harp admitted that she starved herself and forgot to sleep while working for Trump, saying: ‘I want things to always be right between us. I also know I’ve been distracted all week (forgetting to eat throughout the days, and even forgetting to sleep, and only catching a couple hours at a time)’

Harp¿s determination to remain by Trump¿s side was also on display in October 2023, when she rode in the trunk of an SUV after being told there was no room for her in the motorcade taking him to a New York court appearance

Harp’s determination to remain by Trump’s side was also on display in October 2023, when she rode in the trunk of an SUV after being told there was no room for her in the motorcade taking him to a New York court appearance

The president’s son Eric Trump told the Daily Mail that conservatives would not be allowed to attack a liberal staffer without steep repercussions. 

‘If Republicans were attacking some hard working young woman – a cancer survivor – the media would be up in arms. There would be hell to pay,’ Eric said.

Sources described Harp as an private figure, who does not seek the spotlight because of her job with the president. 

White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller’s wife Katie said: ‘I think when someone puts themselves out there, the scrutiny and attention is fair game, but Natalie hasn’t done that.

‘She truly has a heart of gold and I think it’s gross that people are looking into her personal life.’ 

The attacks have prompted sympathy, especially from some of the women in the West Wing who believe she’s being targeted because of her gender.

‘I think it’s disgusting and absurd that Democrats are putting a non-public person in the public eye,’ one source close to the White House said.

Reports about her running after the president’s golf cart, or sitting in the back of an SUV, were unfair, the official went on. 

A White House official offered a grudging explanation of how Harp holds her ground: 'She doesn't sleep. She's relentless. But she's also smart'

A White House official offered a grudging explanation of how Harp holds her ground: ‘She doesn’t sleep. She’s relentless. But she’s also smart’

Harp once climbed into the trunk of an SUV rather than be left behind as Trump headed to a court appearance in the summer of 2023.

Told there was no room in the vehicle, she erupted at Trump’s staffers, insisting the president had personally asked her to come.

A former White House staffer said: ‘We’ve all run after cars, we’ve all stuffed into cars, we’ve all gotten into weird positions because of our jobs. It’s not unusual for someone to do that.’

The White House, publicly, concedes nothing. ‘Natalie Harp is one of the most loyal and hardest-working aides on President Trump’s team,’ a spokesperson said.

There has never been anything improper established between Harp and the president. 

What nobody disputes is the proximity Harp has to Trump is completely unrestricted.

Three years on, the aide who once hid in the back of an SUV to stay in Trump’s line of sight now drives her own into the West Wing parking lot.

Vietnamese Authorities Charge Man with Rape Following American Woman’s Assault Claim

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Vietnamese Authorities Charge Man with Rape Following American Woman’s Assault Claim

HANOI – A man in Vietnam faces serious charges after an American student alleged a horrific assault that took place while she was on vacation with friends.

The victim, 24-year-old Nguyen Thi Quynh Tam, bravely came forward, stating that she was assaulted on the night of July 5. Her ordeal didn’t end there; she claims the suspect’s family pressured her to accept a monetary settlement and abandon her legal claim. Initially, even local authorities encouraged her to resolve the issue outside the judicial system.

The Associated Press traditionally maintains the privacy of sexual assault victims. However, Tam has chosen to share her story—a rare act in Vietnam, where discussions of sexual violence often remain behind closed doors. Her decision is driven by a desire to shine a light on this pervasive issue and offer protection to others.

“I’m doing this not just for me, but for everyone else who has suffered similar fates,” Tam stated, emphasizing the broader impact she hopes her courage will achieve.

Details of Tam’s troubling experience have emerged through interviews, her formal police report, and her communications with both American and Vietnamese officials. With the intervention of U.S. authorities and a legislator, Vietnamese officials confirmed on Thursday that legal action has been taken against the 23-year-old accused.

Vietnam’s foreign ministry spokesperson Pham Thu Hang said authorities had initiated legal proceedings “in accordance with Vietnamese law.” She did not respond to questions about alleged police pressure to settle the case.

The man charged in the case did not respond to AP queries sent via social media.

Tam, whose family moved to the United States when she was 5 years old, returned to Vietnam in May for a banking internship, hoping to reconnect with her family’s homeland. She joined a group of acquaintances on a July 4 trip to a resort in Phu Tho, near Hanoi.

The group stayed up late and when she went to bed, Tam found herself locked out of the room where she expected to sleep. She found another bedroom and fell asleep with the door unlocked, then awoke to the 23-year-old man kissing her neck.

Her complaint says Tam told him not to touch her, but he persisted and climbed on top of her. She pushed and punched him and shouted, “No!” But he pinned both her arms above her head and raped her.

Later that night, she messaged her boyfriend in the U.S. that she had been raped. The AP has seen the messages.

Afterward, she said she blamed herself and struggled mentally. Others in the group they traveled with told her the man was from a wealthy, politically-connected family and she was unsure what to do.

Tam said the man apologized twice on July 9, in a note and during a phone call. The AP has heard a recording of the call and seen the note.

On July 11, Tam and friends of her family met with the man’s father in an encounter suggested by members of the group she traveled with. She said he asked how much money she wanted for not involving the police. He called five days later, again offering compensation, she said.

In an email to the The Associated Press, the father said the two had been “intimate,” but he declined to comment further. He said his family had “no intention” of pressuring Tam to drop the case.

Tam said that after she reported the incident to police on July 21, they took her back to the room where she said she was raped and asked her to reenact the assault, leaving her distraught.

“A part of me is gone. And it’s in that room,” she said.

The next day, she said, police urged her to meet with the 23-year-old and to sign a statement saying she had refused a rape kit and a lawyer. She refused. The police again asked her to settle while she was getting mental health care at a Hanoi hospital, she said.

Tam, who is from Houston, Texas, said she got little help at the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi, where she was told she could report the matter to Vietnamese police, or return home. She said she was discouraged when they cited a previous sexual assault case that dragged on for over a year before being dropped.

After Tam’s father contacted their senator, Ted Cruz, the embassy called her to apologize. It told Cruz’s office it had supported Tam and helped her contact authorities. Her father called that “inaccurate,” according to a July 29 email exchange.

The State Department said it was aware of her case, but couldn’t comment further because of legal and privacy reasons. It said American “safety and security” was its top priority.

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Lawsuit: Woman Shopping with Child at Dollar Tree Attacked with Bodily Fluids by Stalker

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Lawsuit: Woman Shopping with Child at Dollar Tree Attacked with Bodily Fluids by Stalker

Dollar Tree stores nationwide are facing scrutiny over alleged “public gooning” incidents, now central to multiple lawsuits (KNSD).

In a disturbing turn of events, a mother from Colorado has filed a lawsuit against Dollar Tree, alleging that a man ejaculated on her during her visit to the chain store with her child. The lawsuit contends that the lack of sufficient staff and security measures at the store facilitated such an alarming “public gooning” attack.

“This incident should never have occurred,” Morgan Carroll, representing the victim, stated to The Denver Post. “Dollar Tree has long been aware of significant safety issues affecting not only customers but also staff, especially related to sexual assaults. The persistent understaffing and failure to invest in security are leading directly to assaults that could and should be stopped.”

The legal complaint further highlights that incidents of “public gooning” and “sharking” have surfaced in Dollar Tree outlets across the United States in recent times. As reported by the Post, similar legal actions have been initiated in California and other states, pointing to suspects engaging in groping and depositing bodily fluids on unsuspecting customers.

The narrative has gained traction online, with memes and social media posts about these alleged attacks circulating widely. The woman’s legal counsel outlines nearly twenty-four cases of sexual assaults on women at Dollar Tree locations from 2018 to 2026, documented in the complaint. This includes the purported assault in Colorado Springs and another disturbing episode in Littleton, Colorado, where a woman was reportedly trailed and groped.

“These incidents were clearly foreseeable,” the complaint alleges.

The woman’s lawyers say the same man who attacked her was previously involved in a similar incident at another Dollar Tree in Colorado Springs in 2024. The chain never banned him, according to the complaint.

Police charged the man with indecent exposure and aggravated unlawful sexual contact, per the complaint.

Dollar Tree has not responded to requests for comment about the woman’s lawsuit. When asked about a similar lawsuit filed in San Diego, a company spokesperson told local NBC affiliate KNSD:

The safety and security of our associates and customers are our highest priorities. We take reports of inappropriate, unlawful, or harassing behavior in our stores extremely seriously. Any incident of this nature is unacceptable, and when we become aware of criminal activity, we cooperate fully with law enforcement and support their investigations.

Dollar Tree is committed to having effective safety and security programs. Through policies, training, and operational procedures, we work to maintain a safe and secure environment for associates, customers, and visitors. Our efforts include ongoing safety education, regular policy reviews, risk assessment and mitigation activities, investments in physical security measures, and collaboration with local law enforcement. We continuously evaluate and strengthen these programs as part of our commitment to the wellbeing and safety of everyone in our facilities.

Dollar Tree shoppers told KNSD it’s “disgusting” to hear about what’s been allegedly going on at the stores lately.

“What is wrong with people?” one person said.

The attorney representing the victim in San Diego, Alreen Haeggquist, told KNSD, “This is a phenomenon happening across the country, so much so that there’s a crypto coin for the ‘Dollar Tree Gooner.’ There is a Pokémon card for the ‘Dollar Tree Gooner.’ There’s a soundtrack for this conduct.”

Describing the attack on her client, Haeggquist said, “She kind of noticed the presence of somebody behind her and felt him wipe something on her. She realized it was semen.”

In that case, an active-duty U.S. Marine, identified as 22-year-old Noe Gonzalez Cresencio, is charged with lewd acts and sexual battery.

The post Man follows woman around Dollar Tree as she shops with her child, sneaks up and attacks her from behind with bodily fluids: Lawsuit first appeared on Law & Crime.

Australia Enforces Media Bargaining Laws, Pressuring Tech Giants to Compensate for News

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The passage of the News Bargaining laws comes just 24 hours after laws restricting gambling advertisements.

The Australian government has introduced groundbreaking legislation that mandates tech behemoths to shell out hefty levies if they fail to ink commercial agreements with domestic media companies for distributing news content through their platforms.

Dubbed the News Bargaining Incentive, this policy imposes a 2.5% tax on advertising revenues for those companies that do not secure such deals.

Funds generated from this initiative aim to bolster Australian news media outlets, whose content plays a pivotal role in attracting users and generating ad revenue for these tech platforms.

This levy impacts industry giants including Meta, Alphabet’s Google, TikTok, and Microsoft’s LinkedIn. It targets firms with a substantial presence in social media or search services in Australia and annual local advertising revenue exceeding $250 million.

To sidestep these charges, platforms must strike deals with at least eight distinct publishers before the conclusion of their reporting period, with the value of these deals potentially offsetting their levy obligations.

The deals must support the production of news content or relate to news content produced by the publishers being made available online by the platform, the legislation said.

Spending with large publishers carries a 150 per cent offset, while spending with small and medium-sized outlets carries a 200 per cent offset.

Any single deal is also capped at 25 per cent of a platform’s levy liability.

“The legislation is here, and the message to platforms to pursue commercial deals is clear. Deals will need to be finalised before the end of a digital platform’s financial reporting period to be used to offset their liability in that period,” the government said in a statement.

“This is an important day for Australian news businesses and Australian journalism.”

The passage of the News Bargaining Incentive comes one day after parliament passed laws restricting gambling advertisements.

Discover Michael Sanft’s Role in the High-Profile Keffe D Trial

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Discover Michael Sanft’s Role in the High-Profile Keffe D Trial

Michael Sanft Biography – Michael Sanft Wiki

Hailing originally from the scenic landscapes of Tonga, Michael Sanft has made a name for himself as a leading trial attorney in the United States. Now at the forefront of SOS Injury Lawyers, based in the bustling city of Las Vegas, Nevada, Sanft has amassed an impressive tally of over 150 jury verdicts throughout his storied career. He has successfully advocated for his clients’ rights at nearly every level, even litigating at the prestigious 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, while securing positive outcomes for a multitude of clients.

With a robust team of legal professionals, including former defenders of the very companies they now challenge, Sanft’s firm stands well-prepared to take on major product liability cases. His reputation amongst Nevada’s legal circles as a seasoned and respected attorney gives clients at SOS Injury Lawyers a strategic advantage. They are dedicated to ensuring that responsible parties are held to account, providing a strong defense for those affected by corporate misconduct.

Sanft’s journey began thousands of miles from Las Vegas on the island of Tonga. At the age of 12, his family moved to America, opening a new chapter in his life. Later, inspired by his heritage, he performed as a dancer at the Polynesian Cultural Center while studying at BYU-Hawaii, as detailed in his biography.

Education

He pursued his legal ambitions at Brigham Young University and went on to earn his Juris Doctor from J. Reuben Clark Law School by 2001. Today, he practices law within the state of Nevada.

Tupac Shakur Murder Trial

Currently, defense attorney Michael Sanft has taken on the representation of Duane “Keffe D” Davis. Davis stands accused of playing a pivotal role in the 1996 murder of renowned rapper Tupac Shakur. During the defense’s opening remarks, Sanft dismissed the prosecution’s allegations as mere storytelling, asserting the lack of concrete evidence against Davis. Nearly three decades have passed, and yet, police investigations have failed to unravel a conclusive account of the fateful night.

He called the investigation “biased,” “sloppy” and “incomplete.” “Just look at ‌the actual facts. What facts do you have to support any of what Keffe D said in any of his interviews or the book?” Sanft told the jury. Sanft further said the accounts he gave in interviews and his memoir could not be corroborated.

James Talarico’s Surprising 2023 Sermon: Faith and Abortion

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James Talarico’s Surprising 2023 Sermon: Faith and Abortion

WASHINGTON — James Talarico, a contender for the Texas Senate, once captivated an audience with a powerful message titled “God is not a Christian.” In his sermon, he delivered a strong denouncement of conservative figures, whom he accused of attempting to establish a theocratic state in America.

The Democratic candidate, known for his roles as a Presbyterian seminarian and Texas state representative, candidly addressed a congregation in 2023. He noted his occasional hesitance to disclose his religious views, while also cautioning that the faith is under threat, stating, “There is a cancer on our religion.”

“God transcends our human categories,” Talarico declared during his speech at St. Andrews’ Presbyterian Church. “God is not limited to being a Presbyterian or even a Christian. God transcends nouns entirely. God is a verb. God isn’t merely a being; God is the essence of being itself. God is love.”

He elaborated further, “This is why Jesus opposes anything that obstructs love between neighbors, including religious dogma. It’s why he frequently challenged religious norms and claimed that sinners would find the kingdom of heaven before the religiously devout.”

In his rapid political ascent, Talarico has invoked religious themes reminiscent of former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. Both politicians are commended for their eloquence and vocal criticism of certain aspects of religious conservatism.

But the aspiring senator, who once called God nonbinary, previously explained in a 2021 podcast that “I always think of myself as a Christian who hates Christianity,” though he also noted that despite his misgivings at times, “I always get drawn back into it.”

Those remarks were made during an interview with self-described “TransQueer, Latinx” activist theologian Roberto Henderson-Espinoza, whom Talarico described as a model for his faith.

“James is a Christian seminarian who’s dedicated his life to the teachings of Jesus Christ — fighting corruption when he sees it because there’s nothing Christ-like about powerful people using scripture to justify hate and greed and score political points,” Talarico’s spokesperson JT Ennis told The Post about the remarks.

“While billionaire-bought politicians like Ken Paxton attack James for his faith — he will continue encouraging Texans to come together by loving their neighbors as themselves.”

During his 2023 sermon, the Democrat detailed his struggle with Christian nationalism — which he said needs to be booted from church teachings.

“Christian nationalism is a sectarian movement based on mutual hate,” he argued. “Jesus came to transform the world. Christian nationalism is here to maintain the status quo. They have co-opted the Son of God.”

“They’ve turned this humble rabbi into a gun-toting, gay-bashing, science-denying, money-loving, fear-mongering fascist,” he added. “And it is incumbent upon all Christians to confront it and denounce it. Christian nationalism is on the rise.”

“We are closer than we think to a Christian theocracy.”

Examples Talarico cited during his sermon on Christian nationalism wreaking havoc include the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade, a push “to replace public schools in Texas with private Christian schools,” and the Jan. 6, 2021 storming of the Capitol.

Talarico also rejected the idea that America is a Christian nation and slammed those who weren’t open-minded towards other religions.

“If this was truly a Christian nation, we would make sure every child in this state and in this country was housed, fed, clothed, educated, and insured,” he said.

“If this was truly a Christian nation, we would never make it a Christian nation, because we know the table of fellowship is open to everybody, including our Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, and atheist neighbors.”

Talarico currently has a 1.2 percentage point edge over his scandal-scarred rival, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), in the latest RealClearPolitics aggregate of polls.

When faced with some of his past “woke” comments from the early 2020s, Talarico has since described them as “cringey” and added that he “missed the mark on some of those old statements.”

Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez’s Heartfelt ‘Godmother Pact’ Unveiled: What It Means for Fans

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Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez’s Heartfelt ‘Godmother Pact’ Unveiled: What It Means for Fans

Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez performing together in 2018

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It’s unlikely that Blake Lively will become a godmother to Taylor Swift’s future children, and not only due to their recent falling out. Sources reveal that Selena Gomez, rather than Lively, is the front-runner for this cherished role. Swift and Lively’s friendship blossomed in the mid-2010s, with the pair often seen together. Before rumors of a rift emerged—reportedly tied to Lively’s legal issues with Justin Baldoni—Swift was already a godmother to Lively and Ryan Reynolds’ daughters, while they also have one son.

Speculation suggests that Swift distanced herself from Lively following a string of negative publicity. As evidence of their estrangement, Lively and her family were notably absent from Swift’s wedding to Travis Kelce. Insider reports from the Daily Mail indicate that Lively was probably never a top contender for godmother anyway, given Swift’s long-standing friendship with Gomez. The “Shake It Off” singer and Gomez have been inseparable since the late 2000s, a bond much stronger than her history with Lively.

Allegedly, Swift and Gomez have pledged to be godmothers to each other’s kids. While Swift did not have bridesmaids at her wedding—details of which remain largely private—she did honor Gomez by speaking at her wedding. Early in 2026, fans noted that Gomez displayed a cherished photo of her and Swift as teenagers on her mantel, hinting at their profound connection that will likely extend to future godchildren.

Taylor Swift reportedly no longer sees Blake Lively’s kids

Taylor Swift and Blake Lively holding hands while walking together in 2023

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Recent reports suggest Swift has distanced herself from Lively and Reynolds’ children. Sources have disclosed to the Daily Mail that Swift has even stepped down as their unofficial godmother. As there was no formal agreement, the relationship waned naturally as her friendship with Lively cooled. Nonetheless, insiders emphasize that Swift still cherishes Reynolds’ and Lively’s children, according to gossip from Rob Shuter’s Naughty But Nice Substack.

Connections with children often hinge on the parents’ relationships, and with Swift and Lively parting ways, her role in their lives has diminished. Though one source mentioned that choosing Gomez as godmother was “a slap in the face” for Lively, it seems she is not vying for the role. The practical decline in Swift’s interaction with Lively’s family precludes such a possibility. Meanwhile, Swift’s deeply rooted friendship with Gomez continues strong, suggesting this choice was best for all. Hopefully, the children are not too affected by her absence.

Revealed: Insider Leaks Surprising Truth About Trump’s Young Aide

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Revealed: Insider Leaks Surprising Truth About Trump’s Young Aide

In an era where media accountability is under scrutiny, the recent character attack on Natalie Harp has raised significant eyebrows, spotlighting the often partisan nature of political discourse.

The controversy began when Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff, whose remarks seemed to echo the infamous rhetoric of yesteryear, insinuated that Harp, a vital aide to Former President Donald Trump, had become embroiled in a scandal reminiscent of Monica Lewinsky. This assertion, thrown around during a callous reference, undermines Harp’s professional dedication.

Ossoff’s comments suggested that Trump was more interested in personal indulgences than governance, claiming he preferred to venture on lavish trips with Harp on an opulently acquired aircraft. His speech, heavily scripted and broadcasted from a teleprompter, painted a picture of a politically motivated narrative more interested in theatrics than facts.

Critics of Ossoff’s tirade argue that the remarks were not just offhand comments but rather a premeditated smear, designed to diminish both Harp and Trump in a single blow.

The mainstream media, often champions of defending individuals against injustice, faced questions about their response. Did they stand by Harp, a young woman’s reputation at stake, or did they allow the narrative to slip by unchecked? Such developments continue to provoke discussions about the integrity of modern political journalism.

They cheered.

‘His “travel with Natalie” line… showed a sophisticated understanding of the social media environment,’ spewed CNN’s Brian Stelter.

If you’ve ever doubted that many mainstream media minions are really just hunchbacked goblins carrying dirty water for Democrats… behold the smearing of Natalie Harp

'[Trump] doesn't want to do the job. He wants to build his ballroom and travel with Natalie on their apparently defenseless flying palace gifted by the emir of Qatar,' said Ossoff.

‘[Trump] doesn’t want to do the job. He wants to build his ballroom and travel with Natalie on their apparently defenseless flying palace gifted by the emir of Qatar,’ said Ossoff.

The New York Times dutifully followed. ‘[Harp] caught the president’s eye,’ during a TV appearance in 2019, they suggestively wrote, identifying Harp as a ‘platinum blonde geyser of positivity, there to buck [Trump] up when the going gets rough.’

Look, I don’t fault Americans for curiosity. And if you choose to work for the president, the scrutiny comes with the territory. But the seeing these MeToo warriors turn on their heels to do the Democrats’ bidding is just too much to ignore.

But who is Natalie? She’s Trump’s ‘body woman,’ ubiquitously by his side, through thick and thinning hair.  Every president and big-time politico has one.

President Barack Obama relied on Reggie, a former Duke basketball player. Homophobe Washington gossips were convinced these fellas got sweaty doing more than playing hoops.

Hillary Clinton was famously joined at the hip to Huma Abedin (now Mrs Alex Soros, ick!), and tongue waggers swore there was a genuine Sapphic connection betwixt them.

Joe Biden didn’t have a ‘body man’ because he was basically a walking corpse shuffling through the West Wing looking for ice cream.

But my point is that the arrangement is not that strange. What does give me pause are – the letters.

Harp reportedly leaves Trump gooey notes that, frankly, border on the bizarre. ‘I also am sorry if I was an embarrassment walking the course in Scotland,’ she wrote to Trump after she was seen running behind his golf cart during a May 2023 trip.

‘I want things to always be right between us. I also know I’ve been distracted all week (forgetting to eat throughout the days, and even forgetting to sleep, and only catching a couple hours at a time),’ she continued in the letter published by the Daily Mail last year.

‘With all my heart, Natalie,’ she closed.

Why the seemingly fanatic devotion? Well, Natalie credits her boss with saving her life. Not romantically, literally. She was diagnosed with an almost certainly fatal form of stage-two bone cancer in 2018, and after two failed rounds of chemo rolled the dice on a non-FDA approved treatment thanks to Trump’s Right-to-Try legislation.

After the experimental gamble saved her life, she gushed: ‘I’m not dying from cancer any more thanks to President Trump, I’m living with cancer.’

The fetching loyalist is also known as ‘the human printer,’ reportedly carrying a portable printer to rattle off news articles for the luddite commander-in-chief.

Harp (far, right with White House staff) reportedly leaves Trump gooey notes that, frankly, border on the bizarre

Harp (far, right with White House staff) reportedly leaves Trump gooey notes that, frankly, border on the bizarre

President Barack Obama relied on Reggie, a former Duke basketball player. Homophobe Washington gossips were convinced these fellas got sweaty doing more than playing hoops

President Barack Obama relied on Reggie, a former Duke basketball player. Homophobe Washington gossips were convinced these fellas got sweaty doing more than playing hoops

Hillary Clinton was famously joined at the hip to Huma Abedin (now Mrs Alex Soros, ick!), and tongue waggers swore there was a genuine Sapphic connection betwixt them

Hillary Clinton was famously joined at the hip to Huma Abedin (now Mrs Alex Soros, ick!), and tongue waggers swore there was a genuine Sapphic connection betwixt them

A close friend of the president who knows Natalie confided to me: ‘She works her a** off, she’s a really good kid and loyal as can be. Jon Ossoff was way out of line, there was no reason to attack Natalie. She hasn’t done anything wrong.’

Maybe that’s why reaction from the White House and conservative circles has been so swift. They knew that biased journalists would take this insult and run with it.

Trump’s first term inspired whispers of body doubles and ‘fake Melanias’ who, according to conspiracy theorists, filled in for the crowd shy First Spouse. Now that Melania is doing even fewer public appearances (you can’t really blame her after the family has endured more assassination attempts than the Avengers), weirdos like Jon Ossoff have had to invent new scandals.

But I’m not buying this one. Let’s remember, folks. President Trump is 80. He’s not exactly the notorious Casanova of decades ago.

And to the Dems and their media ghouls: Scoring political points by dragging a hardworking cancer survivor is rancid, even by today’s standards.

Hot girl summer

Outgoing Congresswoman Nancy Mace hastily covered her body in nine new ‘freaky tattoos,’ as they were described by the president, since being elected in 2020.

After quitting the House and losing her bid for South Carolina governor, Mace debuted the ink in saucy bikini pics and tank tops on her new YouTube show.

Eagle-eyed rock fans are comparing her to late-stage Steven Tyler.

You know what, I see it, too.

After quitting the House and losing her bid for South Carolina governor, Mace debuted the ink in saucy bikini pics and tank tops on her new YouTube show

After quitting the House and losing her bid for South Carolina governor, Mace debuted the ink in saucy bikini pics and tank tops on her new YouTube show

Who needs Ossoff?

Andrew Gillum was an alligator’s tail away from becoming Florida’s Democratic Governor but now the disgraced ex-Tallahassee mayor is swapping prison orange for rehab jammies.

In early July, Gillum was pulled over for erratic driving and cops found meth, pre-rolled joints, cut straws and a bong in his car.

Now, after testing positive for meth he’s back in custody. He’s one groping accusation away from being the 2028 Democratic front runner.

Free the nipple

Nutty Brooks Nader just can’t seem to keep the girls at home.

The reality TV star went looking for more attention in all the wrong ways, leaving nothing to the imagination by going topless on a yacht in Positano, Italy in front of her dad, her God and the paparazzi.

Rep Nancy, are you taking notes?

Nutty Brooks Nader just can't seem to keep the girls at home

Nutty Brooks Nader just can’t seem to keep the girls at home

Dingo ate my demon

‘It’ girl Kaia Gerber says her supermodel mom Cindy Crawford was so convinced that the fruit of her beautiful loins was possessed by the supernatural that she hired an exorcist.

‘I was told I was possessed as a child,’ the 24-year-old Shards actress said.

Cindy and hubby Rande apparently ordered up some weirdo cleric to go medieval on poor little Kaia: ‘They played a didgeridoo all over me. That’s how they did the exorcism.’

Did it work?

'It' girl Kaia Gerber says her supermodel mom Cindy Crawford was so convinced that the fruit of her beautiful loins was possessed by the supernatural that she hired an exorcist

‘It’ girl Kaia Gerber says her supermodel mom Cindy Crawford was so convinced that the fruit of her beautiful loins was possessed by the supernatural that she hired an exorcist

Thriller

Speaking of unconventional therapeutics, Michael Jackson’s daughter skipped the Aboriginal treatments, but kept things archaic.

After seeking help at five different mental health facilities and being put on ‘a conveyor belt of medications,’ Paris, 28, revealed she underwent at least nine rounds of electroshock therapy: ‘You’re knocked out and then they shock you.’

Regressive party

A socialist lawmaker in Brooklyn says shoplifters have a right to steal items like soap and toothpaste because of their ‘biological need’ for the products.

You know what else is a biological need?

A brain.

She should get one.

Simona Halep Hits Back at Nick Kyrgios with Fierce Mockery Amidst His Positive Cocaine Test Scandal

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Simona Halep Hits Back at Nick Kyrgios with Fierce Mockery Amidst His Positive Cocaine Test Scandal

In a fiery turn of events, former tennis world number one Simona Halep has launched a scathing attack on Nick Kyrgios after the Australian admitted to testing positive for cocaine.

The 31-year-old Kyrgios disclosed his provisional suspension from the sport following a positive test for benzoylecgonine, a metabolized form of cocaine, during a competition in Mallorca on June 22.

Owning up to his actions, Kyrgios expressed his profound disappointment and accepted full responsibility for what he termed a significant lapse in judgment.

Known for his vocal stance against drug use, Kyrgios has not shied away from criticizing fellow athletes who have failed drug tests in the past.

In 2023, he harshly condemned Halep during her doping scandal, dismissively calling her ‘a potato,’ as she faced her own suspension from the sport.

Simona Halep has hit back at Nick Kyrgios following his positive cocaine test

Simona Halep has hit back at Nick Kyrgios following his positive cocaine test

Australian tennis star Kyrgios publicly berated the former No 1 during her doping ban

Australian tennis star Kyrgios publicly berated the former No 1 during her doping ban

Halep posted a picture of a bottle of coke and a bunch of bananas - a nod to Kyrgios' public shaming three years ago

She said: 'Life has a strange way of changing positions'

Halep took to social media on Wednesday and said: ‘Never kick someone when they’re down’

‘I’d imagine if I was taking similar things to be banned for 4 years, I’d have about 5 slams. Potato,’ he wrote.

‘I run on bananas and coke cola in 5 set battles. And my record in them speaks for itself. Maybe players should just stop taking shady s***.

‘Look yourself in the mirror at the end of the day and say yep I did it right. Not hard.’

Following Kyrgios’ admission of cocaine use on Wednesday, Halep took to Instagram to have her say, sharing a photo of a bottle of coke and a bunch of bananas in a not-so-subtle dig at the Australian.

She later posted: ‘Never kick someone when they’re down. Life has a strange way of changing positions and an even stranger way of revealing the difference between an accident and a choice.’

Kyrgios said on social media on Wednesday: ‘I wanted you to hear it from me first. I recently failed a drug test in Mallorca after testing positive for cocaine.

‘I made a huge mistake and I take full responsibility for it. 

‘I am sorry to my fans, my family, my sponsors, and everyone close to me. Above all, I’m sorry to the kids who follow me. I know the example this sets and I’m deeply disappointed in myself. 

‘I’m not going to make excuses, but I do want to give some context about where I’ve been. The last couple of years of injuries have taken a huge toll on me, both physically and mentally. 

‘My body hasn’t been able to do what my mind expects it to do, and coming to terms with being near the end of my career has been harder than I ever imagined. 

‘I’ve always said I didn’t choose tennis – tennis chose me. But letting go of something that has been my whole life is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to face. At times I’ve felt helpless and alone. 

Kyrgios admitted to testing positive for cocaine while he was in Majorca, Spain

Kyrgios admitted to testing positive for cocaine while he was in Majorca, Spain

‘None of that excuses what I did. 

‘However, the good news is that this has given me a wake-up call. For the next 28 days, I’ll be stepping away from social media and public life while I focus on getting myself right. 

‘I’d ask that people respect my privacy during that time, and most importantly the privacy of my family. 

‘I’m sorry. I’ll do the work and come back better. Nick.’ 

Kyrgios played in Majorca at the Association of Tennis Professionals 250 event in late June, losing his singles match to fellow Australian Adam Walton in straight sets on June 22. 

He later withdrew from the doubles, where he and partner John-Patrick Smith had been due to play Austin Krajicek and Nikola Mektic the following day. 

The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA), the sport’s anti-doping body, has since announced that Kyrgios has been handed a mandatory provisional suspension. 

A statement read: ‘The International Tennis Integrity Agency has provisionally suspended Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios under the Tennis Anti-Doping Programme. 

‘Kyrgios provided a sample during an ATP 250 event in Mallorca, Spain, on June 22, 2026. On July 17, 2026, a World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)-accredited laboratory confirmed the presence of benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine.

‘Cocaine is a stimulant and substance of abuse on the WADA Prohibited List and is banned in competition under the Tennis Anti-Doping Programme. If taken out of competition, reduced sanctions apply for substances of abuse.

‘Because of the nature of the substance, a provisional suspension is mandatory and has been in place since August 4, 2026.

‘Kyrgios, who reached a career-high world singles ranking of 13 in October 2016, has the right to appeal the provisional suspension, but has not done so to date.

‘As with all Tennis Anti-Doping Programme cases, ITIA support is available to Kyrgios.

‘While suspended, Kyrgios is not allowed to play in, coach at, or attend any events organised or sanctioned by World Tennis, WTA, ATP, the Grand Slams, or any national association.’
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