Why America is talking about Natalie Harp

Ten days ago, Natalie Harp was a name known almost exclusively to those in Washington's political circles but when a Democratic senator name-checked her in a campaign speech, it caused a war of words. So who is she and why does she matter so much to the president?

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Guest: Philip Wegmann, White House reporter, The Wall Street Journal.

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