Who is Natalie, the assistant who stays close to Trump: slept in a locker room and traveled in a trunk to be near him

Personal letters from Natalie Harp to Donald Trump have re-entered the spotlight, intensifying media scrutiny of the relationship between the former U.S. president and his assistant. Harp, 35, is known for her close access to Trump and frequently accompanies him on his travels, prompting ongoing speculation about her influence and role.

American media have often discussed the friendship between Trump and Harp, with her nickname "human printer" stemming from her initial task of bringing him articles to read. Her responsibilities have since expanded significantly beyond this. She now travels with him, manages some of his online communications, and is one of the few individuals who can reach him without navigating the standard administrative channels.

Harp's personal correspondence has drawn particular attention for its intimate tone. One letter from 2023, written after a trip to Scotland, details her apology for an embarrassing incident on a golf course. Unable to secure another golf cart, she ran after Trump's vehicle. "I am sorry also for being a shame on the golf course in Scotland," she wrote, adding, "I want things to always be right between us. I also know that I have been distracted all week (forgetting to eat along the way and even forgetting to sleep, managing only a few hours at a time)." The letter, signed "With all my heart, Natalie," was published by the Daily Mail and recently recirculated by journalists Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan.

Further reports highlight Harp's extraordinary devotion. According to journalist Michael Wolff, she slept in a locker room at the Bedminster golf club in 2023 to remain close to Trump, opting for proximity over a reserved staff room. This proximity allowed her to respond quickly whenever Trump summoned her. Another instance involved her accompanying Trump to court in New York in October 2023.

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I am sorry also for being a shame on the golf course in Scotland. I want things to always be right between us. I also know that I have been distracted all week (forgetting to eat along the way and even forgetting to sleep, managing only a few hours at a time).