Trump aide Natalie Harp reportedly worked over a year without security clearance

Natalie Harp, a chief assistant to former President Donald Trump and described as a close confidante, reportedly worked in the White House for over a year without the necessary security clearance. Sources with knowledge of the matter told MS Now that Harp, 34, repeatedly declined to undergo the standard security vetting process required for White House personnel.

Harp, who has been called "The human printer" for her habit of carrying a printer to quickly produce documents for Trump, is said to be constantly by his side. Her proximity to the former president has raised concerns among some sources, who noted her access to sensitive information both at the White House and in Trump's private residence. One source suggested that Harp often provides Trump with materials that have not been pre-screened.

According to the report, security officials and lawyers raised red flags about Harp's lack of clearance, prompting Trump to intervene and ensure she completed the background checks. The White House, through outgoing press secretary Karoline Leavitt, stated that Harp possesses the required security clearance and is a "loyal and hardworking member" of Trump's staff.

Concerns about Harp's close relationship with Trump have been previously documented. Some accounts suggest she has left personal notes for the president expressing her admiration. Her brother, Preston Harp, has attributed her loyalty partly to her recovery from bone cancer in 2017, which was facilitated by immunotherapy available through a Trump administration initiative. He stated that she views Trump as having "saved her life."

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Natalie Harp has security clearance like everyone else and she is a loyal and hardworking member in President Trump's staff.