Trump appears to have promoted Natalie Harp from 'human printer'

WorldPolitics
5 Nov 2026 • 8:35 AM MYT
The Independent
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Trump appears to have promoted Natalie Harp from 'human printer'

  • President Donald Trump's executive assistant, Natalie Harp, has taken control of his personal cell phone, screening incoming calls and deciding who can speak with him.
  • Journalists confirmed that recent calls to Trump's personal line were answered by Harp, departing from his long-standing practice of directly answering his own phone.
  • Nicknamed Trump's human printer for providing him with physical copies of favorable news coverage, Harp is reportedly gaining greater control over the president's access to information.
  • Harp reportedly facilitated Trump's interactions with activist Laura Loomer and played a role in barring several media organizations from the White House in September.
  • Her influence has grown as she reportedly manages Trump's Truth Social posts and works alongside him from his private dining room.

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