Natalie Harp's mirroring of Ivanka Trump 'goes far deeper' than looks and will backfire majorly

Ellie HookSat, August 22, 2026 at 9:47 AM UTC

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Natalie has been issued a warning by a psychologist -Credit:Getty Images

Natalie Harp has been awkwardly accused of "copying" the appearance of Donald Trump's daughter, Ivanka Trump.

In recent months, Natalie has emerged as one of the most prominent and influential members of the 80-year-old president's inner circle. However, detractors have claimed that as the 35-year-old executive assistant remains "ever-present" alongside Trump, she has potentially become "obsessed" with the president and has reportedly penned him an affectionate letter.

Now, as Natalie's role within the Trump administration faces mounting scrutiny amid speculation about her relationship with the president, multiple X users are asserting that she has altered her appearance to mirror First Daughter Ivanka, 44. It comes after Natalie promised to return as a "better person."

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In the responses, one person acknowledged they'd observed Natalie's transformation and declared, "Oh my goodness !!! That's creepy."

"I noticed that too. Very creepy," another agreed. A third contributed, "Creepy as f---," leading someone else to respond, "I know. It's sick."

Natalie has been accused of copying Trump's daughter -Credit:AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin

Meanwhile, another individual referenced the president's purported cognitive decline, commenting, "Perhaps she's paid by Ivanka to substitute for her 'off camera,' and Thumper hasn't noticed?" Another user responded, "I have said that she is an Ivanka replacement. He probably doesn't even know it's not Ivanka."

And yet another criticized, "Gee- another Ivanka Barbie doll in Trump's White House- shocking lol," as one X user added, "That's part of the mandatory downgrade for women close to Trump."

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Spencer Hakimian, founder of Tolou Capital Management, also shared comparison photographs highlighting Natalie's transformation from her earlier appearance to her current look. During her initial period working for President Trump, she displayed strawberry-blonde hair. Now, she sports bright blonde locks that resemble Ivanka's.

Spencer remarked, "People have noticed that Natalie Harp has substantially changed her appearance to more closely resemble Ivanka Trump."

Ivanka is known for her bleach blonde locks -Credit:Getty Images for REFORM Alliance

In light of this, Mirror US reached out to psychologist Daria Zalivnova, who shed some light on the internal psychological motivations Natalie may have to copy her boss' daughter.

Daria began, "It looks like fierce loyalty on the surface, but underneath, it’s usually driven by a deep need for conditional validation and earned belonging. People who shape-shift to this degree often operate on the belief that affection or safety are not given freely - they must be earned through performance, hyper-vigilance, and absolute compliance.

"Natalie’s behavior - carrying a portable printer to feed him positive headlines, running alongside his golf cart, writing letters declaring he is all that matters - transcends standard professional loyalty.

"That is an attachment dynamic in action. When your self-worth becomes intertwined with a powerful figure, serving them and anticipating their every emotional need becomes your main source of emotional oxygen. You stop asking 'What do I need?' and tune entirely into 'What do you need me to be?'" she continued.

Natalie Harp is alway by the president's side -Credit:AFP via Getty Images

When asked if this can make Trump like Natalie more, Daria replied, "In the short term - yes, absolutely. Psychological mimicry creates an immediate, unconscious sense of familiarity and ease. Mirroring someone’s world, preferences, and aesthetic makes them feel validated, understood, and safe.

"It lowers their defenses, flatters their ego, and builds fast rapport. However, it’s a deeply fragile foundation. When you are liked for being a curated reflection of someone else, you are never actually seen for who you are.

"That isn't a genuine relational connection - it’s a performance. Maintaining that level of shape-shifting is emotionally exhausting over time. If the reflection cracks, slips, or stops delivering the desired approval, it leaves the person feeling utterly invisible and hollow underneath," she concluded.

“Natalie Harp is one of the most loyal and hardest-working aides on President Trump's team. The Fake News’s continued attacks on President Trump and his Administration prove exactly why trust in media is at historic lows. The media should focus on reporting real news and stop trying to smear dedicated public servants,” Davis Ingle, WH Spokesman has said in a statement.

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