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SNL Skewers Trump's Clingy Aide Natalie Harp
27 Sep
Summary
- SNL portrayed Trump's aide Natalie Harp as overly attached.
- The sketch showed Harp running from D.C. to see President Trump.
- Harp's character issued a playful, yet ominous, threat to a NYC mayor.
Saturday Night Live's season premiere featured a cold open that humorously depicted White House aide Natalie Harp's perceived closeness to President Trump. The sketch imagined a surprise visit from Trump to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Their interaction was interrupted by Harp, played by Ashley Padilla, who comically arrived from D.C. She expressed her unwavering devotion to Trump, even playfully threatening Mamdani if he were to harm the President. This portrayal mirrors recent media coverage and other late-night shows' satirical takes on Harp's constant presence with Trump.
The SNL sketch also featured Ramy Youssef as Mayor Mamdani and James Austin Johnson as President Trump. It highlighted Harp's tendency to be ever-present, drawing parallels to fictional obsessive characters. The skit marked a comedic reflection on public perceptions of White House staff-presidential relationships.
