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Natalie Harp, a 33-year-old ex-anchor from a conservative TV program, will be accompanying Trump to the White House as a dedicated assistant responsible for managing the flow of positive news.
Written by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan
Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan have been journalists who have followed and reported on Donald Trump for a long time. They have provided coverage from the nation
President-elect Donald J. Trump has consistently expected loyalty from his staff members, and Natalie Harp is among the few who have shown unwavering support.
Ms. Harp, a 33-year-old ex-far-right cable host, is consistently by Mr. Trump’s side. She has penned numerous affectionate letters to him, expressing her devotion, with one even stating, "You are my top priority." On one occasion, while Mr. Trump was playing golf in Scotland, she followed behind his cart to share uplifting news and social media updates with him.
Not widely recognized outside of those close to Mr. Trump, Ms. Harp is in a position to have a significant impact in his administration. She will be located near the Oval Office and will be responsible for managing the flow of information to and from the president, as well as assisting with his social media presence.
Although she does not have an official title, her colleagues called her the "human printer" during the campaign because she would accompany Mr. Trump with a portable printer and battery pack to provide him with hard copies of information, as he preferred.
Ms. Harp has positioned herself as a key figure in a whirlwind of text messages, articles, and snippets aimed at Mr. Trump. This has raised alarm among fellow aides who believe she is too eager to share conspiratorial information at a time when Mr. Trump seems increasingly disdainful of any efforts to influence his actions. According to those who have watched her, one of her preferred news sources is the website Gateway Pundit, known for spreading conspiracy theories popular among the extreme right.
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