How Trump aide Natalie Harp’s family broke apart — and polarized

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Washington Post

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After a tragedy, Harp’s brother, Preston, split from the family and “radicalized,” moving to Nicaragua to dedicate himself to the Sandinista cause.

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  • Reported by Washington Post and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:00:00 UTC.

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  2. Trump calls for Ukraine election, says Zelenskyy failed to end war

  3. How Trump aide Natalie Harp’s family broke apart — and polarized

  4. Trump urges Zelensky replacement as diesel row rages

  5. Britain stands behind Zelenskyy, says Streeting after Trump’s call for new leader in Ukraine

  6. Trump, Zelensky clash over diesel deal as Russian strikes kill 21

  7. Trump says Ukraine needs new president who will agree to end war

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