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Trump mocks Jon Ossoff as 'Pee-wee Herman' in response about aide Natalie Harp

tvAug 17, 2026351,797

At a White House press exchange, President Donald Trump responded to Sen. Jon Ossoff's remark that Trump would rather “travel with Natalie Harp” than do the job of president by calling Ossoff a “Pee-wee Herman lookalike.” The exchange was prompted by a reporter reading Ossoff's comment and asking for a response. Trump also defended the use of a ballroom for gatherings, saying it was needed for national security, a claim several posts on the topic called false. A White House spokesperson and aides continued to attack Ossoff; White House Communications Director Cheung used profanity-laced insults toward the senator. The episode revived attention to Natalie Harp after reporting that she has written devotional letters to Trump, including passages describing him as her "Guardian and Protector in this Life," according to a 2024 report cited in posts. The back-and-forth has prompted criticism of Trump for resorting to personal name-calling rather than answering questions about Harp and the ballroom.

Aaron Rupar
@atrupar.com

Q: Ossoff said you'd rather travel with Natalie Harp than do you job as president. Your response? TRUMP: You mean Pee Wee Herman?

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