WASHINGTON, D.C. — Harp joined Trump's enterprise as executive assistant in 2022. Colleagues nicknamed her the “Human Printer” because she carries hardware to print articles or drafts for Trump.

Harp is thirty-five years old. She and Preston Harp were homeschooled and raised in a strain of evangelicalism. Her father worked as a real-estate broker.

Harp's father died by suicide in 2020. Prior to her current role, Harp worked as an anchor on the One America News Network between 2020 and 2022. She also lived in a locker room on the Bedminster golf course for a summer.

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Timeline

The Right to Try Act was passed in 2018. In 2020, Natalie Harp was identified as a “California entrepreneur” at the 2020 Republican National Convention. That same year, Harp testified at the 2020 Republican National Convention.

At the 2020 convention, Natalie Harp stated that she was diagnosed with Stage II bone cancer. She said, “They didn’t give me the right to try experimental treatments, Mr. President.” She further stated, “You did, and, without you, I’d have died waiting for them to be approved.” Also in 2020, Natalie Harp's father died by suicide. In 2022, Natalie Harp joined Donald Trump's enterprise as executive assistant.

What's New

Natalie Harp accompanies Donald Trump on state visits, NATO summits, and to the golf course. Reports indicate that Natalie Harp worked at the White House for a year without routine security clearance. According to two unnamed sources cited by MS Now, Natalie Harp refused to file the relevant security clearance forms for unknown reasons. The White House is official residence and office of the President of the United States.

Why It Matters

The absence of routine security clearance for an executive assistant at the White House involves standard operational protocols within the executive branch. The White House is the central hub for national security decision-making, and personnel with regular access to the president typically undergo rigorous background checks.

The situation involves a senior aide who travels with the president on international state visits and NATO summits. The refusal to file clearance forms, as cited by unnamed sources, leaves the specific rationale for the lapse unexplained while drawing attention from former ethics officials and political critics.

Federal regulations require individuals in positions with regular access to classified information or the president to complete Standard Form 86 (SF-86) for background investigation. While interim clearances may be granted during processing, sustained work without initiating the process is uncommon for roles involving close proximity to the president.

Harp's role includes handling documents and communications for Trump, both during public events and private meetings. Former White House personnel officers say such responsibilities would normally require at least a preliminary level of vetting.

In prior administrations, aides without clearances were generally restricted from secure areas and sensitive discussions. Harp has been present in settings where policy matters are discussed, including campaign strategy sessions and meetings with foreign dignitaries.

MS Now attempted to contact Harp and Trump Organization representatives for comment. No response was received. The Office of Government Ethics does not oversee private enterprise staff, limiting external review of compliance with federal personnel standards.

Security experts note that while the White House complex includes non-sensitive zones, unrestricted movement across the premises typically requires formal authorization. Harp has been observed in the West Wing and residence areas without known escort.