Natalie Harp, 35, who manages Donald Trump's social media posts, is drawing attention in U.S. political circles.
The BBC reported on August 19 that Harp is one of Trump's oldest and most loyal aides. She frequently types Trump's posts for Truth Social and often accompanies him on domestic and international trips.
Recently, Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia mentioned Harp in a speech criticizing Trump. Ossoff accused Trump of traveling with Harp on a new presidential plane provided by the King of Qatar. The BBC noted that Harp secretly changed planes with a small group of people when Trump left Turkey last month.
Harp's rise as a close aide to Trump is linked to her battle with bone cancer. According to the BBC, she has publicly stated that Trump saved her life by allowing her to receive experimental treatment through the Right to Try Act established during his first administration. At the 2020 Republican National Convention, she said, "Without the president, I would have died waiting for the treatment to be approved." She later joined Trump's campaign advisory committee.
After Trump lost the 2020 election, Harp hosted a program on the conservative network One America News (OAN). The BBC reported that during this time, she actively supported Trump and spread false claims that he won the 2020 election. In 2022, she left OAN to join Trump's next campaign.
Harp's official title at the White House is presidential advisor, but her influence is considered to exceed her title. According to the BBC, White House reporters often see Harp standing next to Trump in the Oval Office or accompanying him on trips.
Harp has been nicknamed the 'human printer' because she prints out articles and social media posts that Trump prefers using a portable printer. The BBC cited sources familiar with White House operations, stating that Harp has significant influence over what information and updates are conveyed to Trump.
Harp also writes Trump's Truth Social posts. When Trump dictates content, she crafts the posts to match his style. As a result, she is sometimes referred to as a 'gatekeeper' or 'security blanket' within the White House.
Maggie Haberman of The New York Times remarked that when asked why Trump brought Harp on a secret flight, she said, "She is sort of his binky, his security blanket."
The BBC noted that little is publicly known about Harp's personal life, and much of what is known about Trump's views on her comes from anonymous sources in journalists' books.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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