Always by Trump's side: How Natalie Harp became a talking point
Translated from Swedish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- Natalie Harp, a 35-year-old assistant, has become a prominent figure close to former U.S. President Donald Trump.
- She reportedly spends more time with Trump than any other aide and influences information flow to and from the president.
- Harp's close proximity and influence have drawn attention and criticism, with some describing her as "unhealthily obsessed."
Natalie Harp, a 35-year-old assistant, has become a constant presence by Donald Trump's side, earning the nickname "human printer" for her role in managing information flow to the former president. Sources describe her as Trump's "biggest fan and absolute favorite," spending more time with him than any other aide and serving as a primary conduit for information reaching him.
Natalie Harps phone number is worth more than President Trumps.
Harp's influence reportedly extends to managing Trump's social media posts, with claims that she takes dictation for his numerous online statements. She has been noted for her unwavering dedication, reportedly not taking a single day off since joining the Trump administration. Her desk is situated in or near the Oval Office, and she accompanies Trump on travels both domestically and internationally.
Her close association with Trump gained significant attention after it was revealed she was among the few individuals who accompanied him on a secret flight home from a NATO meeting in Turkey, following a "credible threat involving Iran." This move left other high-ranking officials, including the Secretary of State and Treasury Secretary, behind on Air Force One.
She has been called the "human printer" for carrying a printer wherever she goes, ready to deliver selected news on paper to Trump, just as he wants it.
Harp's journey with Trump began in 2019 when she credited him with saving her life during a Fox News interview, stating he had helped her overcome bone cancer through legislation he signed in 2018. While this narrative has been questioned, Trump reportedly embraced her story and invited her to speak at a convention. She later left One America News Network to work for Trump.
She has been called the "human printer" for carrying a printer wherever she goes, ready to deliver selected news on paper to Trump, just as he wants it.
Her intense closeness to the former president has drawn criticism. Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff claimed Trump "doesn't want to work" and only "travels with Natalie," a comment that provoked outrage from Trump and his Republican allies. Harp's brother, Preston Harp, described his sister's devotion as "unhealthily obsessed," though he clarified it did not appear to be a physical attraction.
Trump "doesn't want to work" and only "travels with Natalie."
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Originally published by Svenska Dagbladet in Swedish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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