First lady Melania Trump has 'practically' stepped away from her role as wife because aide Natalie Harp now controls access to Donald Trump, according to biographer Michael Wolff. He claims Harp's proximity to the US president has left 'no room' for his wife, a portrayal White House officials strongly reject, branding Wolff a 'serial liar'.
Wolff alleges a quiet power struggle in which the 35-year-old executive assistant has become the gatekeeper to the commander-in-chief, with Melania reportedly limiting her appearances with her husband to strictly official engagements.