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Natalie Harp's rise in Trumpworld
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The gist
Trump floated promoting aide Natalie Harp to press secretary. Her Jan. 6 tweets and loyalty fuel scrutiny.
Background
Natalie Harp, a 35-year-old former One America News host, has been Trump's executive assistant since 2022, known as his 'human printer.' She recently gained attention after Sen. Jon Ossoff mocked her, and reports emerged that Trump joked about making her press secretary. CNN reviewed her deleted tweets from Jan. 6, 2021, showing over 150 posts urging 'FIGHT FOR TRUMP.'
How it unfolded
- 2022Harp leaves One America News to become Trump's executive assistant.
- Jul 2026Trump secretly switches planes in Turkey, taking Harp with him, sparking media coverage.
- Aug 19, 2026Sen. Jon Ossoff mocks Trump's reliance on Harp during a campaign stop.
- Aug 20, 2026CNN reports Trump joked about promoting Harp to press secretary.
- Aug 22, 2026CNN reveals Harp's deleted Jan. 6 tweets urging supporters to 'FIGHT FOR TRUMP.'
- Aug 23, 2026Harp attends Freedom 250 Grand Prix with Trump family.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- White House spokesman Davis Ingle called Harp 'one of the most loyal and hardest-working aides on President Trump's team.'
- Critics
- Sen. Jon Ossoff mocked Trump's reliance on Harp, saying he wants to 'travel with Natalie on their apparently defenseless flying palace.'
- Media
- CNN's review of deleted tweets shows Harp's zealous support for Trump on Jan. 6, urging 'FIGHT FOR TRUMP.'
Still unverified
The Daily Beast reported letters from Harp to Trump saying 'You are all that matters to me,' but CNN has not independently confirmed them.