Right-Wing Reporter with Controversial Past Named to Trump White House Press Team

Controversial right-wing reporter Beni Rae Harmony joins Trump's press team after past ties to Charlie Kirk and anti-Biden attire.

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October 4, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — A young conservative journalist with a controversial background has been appointed as an assistant press secretary in the Trump administration, sparking immediate scrutiny over her past affiliations and public statements.

Beni Rae Harmony, 24, was named to the role following a major reshuffle in the White House communications team. She previously worked for Real America’s Voice, a far-right media outlet that broadcasts Steve Bannon’s show and features content from figures like Charlie Kirk and Ted Nugent.

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Harmony gained attention after a 2021 photo surfaced of her wearing a T-shirt with an expletive directed at President Joe Biden, which she had liked on social media. The image resurfaced as she joined the Trump administration, drawing criticism from anti-MAGA accounts online. She also worked with Turning Point USA, where she considered Kirk a mentor.

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