Natalie Harp is President Donald Trump’s most devoted aide: she travels the world with him, types Trump’s Truth Social posts, and even pens him ‘adoring’ letters. But reports that Harp had no official security clearance for a year has raised questions about the people Trump allows into his inner circle.
From cancer survivor to Trump supporter
The Guardian’s Washington bureau chief, David Smith, speaks to Reged Ahmad about Harp’s journey from cancer survivor to Trump supporter – and how one Democrat senator put Harp in the global spotlight.
Questions over security clearance
The White House faces questions over security clearance for top Trump aide Natalie Harp, according to a related report. Harp’s role has drawn renewed attention as scrutiny grows over the vetting of those closest to the president.
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