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With shoulder-length blond hair, gold earrings and a red dress, Natalie Harp attended the 2020 Republican National Convention and caught Donald Trump’s attention with a speech praising him.
Harp compared Trump to George Bailey, the central character in the 1946 film It’s a Wonderful Life. Referring to a line from the movie, she told Trump that, by that measure, he was “the richest man in the world.”
Six years later, Harp has become one of Trump’s closest and most trusted aides. Her official title is special assistant to the president and executive assistant to the president, with an annual salary of $150,000.
Unofficially, she is known as Trump’s “human printer” because one of her main roles has been printing information and news articles for the president and handing them to him.
Harp, who is 35, is from California. She graduated from Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego in 2012 and earned an MBA from Liberty University in Virginia in 2015. Both institutions are Christian-oriented universities.
Who Is Natalie Harp?
Harp was previously diagnosed with bone cancer. During Trump’s 2020 re-election campaign, she credited his healthcare policies with helping her recover. She said she had struggled to receive appropriate treatment and that Trump’s 2018 Right to Try Act enabled her to access experimental treatments that helped stabilize her condition.
In a 2020 LinkedIn post, Harp described herself as living proof of what she called Trump’s commitment to healthcare. The post attracted the attention of Fox News, which invited her to appear on one of its programmes.
Trump subsequently praised Harp on social media, highlighting her cancer experience and his Right to Try policy. She was later invited to speak at the 2020 Republican National Convention, where she delivered an emotional tribute to Trump.
Harp’s account of her treatment has, however, faced scrutiny. The Washington Post cited medical experts who questioned whether Trump’s policy could have played the role she described in her recovery.
How She Became Trump’s ‘Human Printer’
Harp moved to Florida and joined the conservative One America News Network (OANN) in 2020, where she worked as a presenter. She left the network in 2022 and began working for Trump.
During the 2024 presidential campaign, Harp was frequently seen following Trump with a portable printer and battery pack. She would print out news stories, social media posts and other information and hand them to Trump in hard copy, reflecting his preference for printed material.
Her colleagues began calling her the “human printer”, a nickname that has followed her into the White House.
Since Trump returned to the White House, Harp has become a highly visible member of his inner circle. She is also reported to have a broader role in managing information reaching the president and helping shape his social media output.
Why Is Harp Back in the Spotlight?
Harp recently drew renewed attention after Democratic Senator and possible 2028 presidential candidate Jon Ossoff criticised Trump during a campaign speech, accusing him of being more interested in building a ballroom and travelling with Natalie than doing his job.
The comment sparked widespread speculation online about Trump and Harp’s relationship. Trump reacted angrily when a CNN reporter asked him about the remarks, while the White House also strongly attacked the question and Ossoff.
The controversy has brought fresh scrutiny to Harp’s unusually close access to the president and her influence within his administration.
A Trusted Figure in Trump’s Inner Circle
Harp has become more than just the aide who carries a printer. Reports say she has helped relay information to Trump, prepared material for him and played a role in his communications.
She has also reportedly been among the very few aides with access to Trump’s Truth Social account. Her proximity to the president has at times frustrated other members of his team, but Trump has continued to retain and promote her.
For now, Harp remains one of the most conspicuous figures around Trump, with a formal White House position, a $150,000 annual salary and an informal reputation as the president’s “human printer.”
