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person who helps n.
assistant n.

NOUN

person who helps

Synonyms

WEAK

abettor adjutant aide-de-camp assistant attendant coadjutant coadjutor crew crewman deputy helper lieutenant second supporter

NOUN

assistant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assistant deputy supporter

STRONG

abettor adjutant aid aide-de-camp attendant coadjutor helper lieutenant second shop stooge troops

WEAK

coadjutant girl Friday man Friday

Antonyms

WEAK

boss leader superior

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aides

He calls her “sweetie” and has told other aides that “Harp is the only one who loves him as much as his wife and children” and “will never leave him,” the Times reports.

From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026

Trump is pushing aides to arrange a meeting with Kim as soon as this fall, The Wall Street Journal reported.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

Harp has become one of Trump's longest-serving and most loyal aides being trusted with typing out his Truth Social posts, among other top responsibilities.

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026

The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing unnamed US officials, that Trump is pushing aides to set up a meeting with Kim as soon as this autumn.

From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026

The aides are so patient with him, though.

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper