Donald Trump’s aide Natalie Harp stays by his side amid scrutiny

Natalie Harp continues to serve as a special assistant and executive assistant to President Donald J. Trump, earning an annual salary of $150,000. She is regularly seen at the Oval Office, official events, golf outings and during White House renovation tours, often carrying a portable printer or binders, which has earned her the nickname “human printer.”

Harp reportedly helps manage Trump’s Truth Social account, provides the president with printed news articles and suggested posts, and is described by senior Republicans as a key conduit for information, with Senator John Barrasso calling her “an extra set of eyes and ears.” She was observed with Trump inspecting renovations to the North Portico of the White House in late July, and the president posted before‑and‑after photos of the work on his social platform.

Her prominent presence has sparked questions about her influence on the information the president receives, though the White House has denied claims that she controls the flow of material to Trump.