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POLITICS · AUG 20, 2026

Trump Aide Worked Year Without Security Clearance

Natalie Harp served as a special assistant to President Donald Trump for nearly a year without the required security clearance.

Special assistant Natalie Harp worked at the White House for nearly a year without the required security clearance, according to a report by MS Now. Harp, known as the human printer for providing the president with physical copies of articles, gained public visibility after accompanying President Donald Trump onto a catering truck during an evacuation from Air Force One following threats from Iran.

While other aides and press remained on a decoy plane during the evacuation, Harp's proximity to the president raised questions regarding her credentials. Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff criticized the arrangement during a rally in Atlanta, Georgia, suggesting that Trump prioritizes personal travel over official duties.

White House Communications Director Steven Cheung responded to the criticism by insulting Senator Ossoff. The situation highlights concerns over security protocols within the presidential inner circle.


Reported across 4 outlets
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Natalie HarpDonald TrumpJon OssoffSteven Cheung

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