{
  "id": 1999591,
  "title": "Who is Natalie Harp, Trump's right-hand woman?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/who-is-natalie-harp-trumps-right-hand-woman",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-19T19:02:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC News",
    "slug": "bbc-news",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c80nzdjgmk3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Natalie Harp has emerged as a prominent figure in President Donald Trump's inner circle, serving as his executive assistant with responsibilities spanning logistics, communications, and secretarial duties. The 35-year-old California native, raised in a conservative Christian family, attributed her survival from bone cancer to Trump's advocacy for the Right to Try Act, which provided her access to experimental treatments. Harp gained prominence in Trump's Maga wing of the Republican party, becoming a prominent election denier after his loss in the 2020 election. She joined Trump's 2024 re-election campaign and is known for her close proximity to the president, often seen in the Oval Office or boarding Air Force One. Her role, typically labeled a lower-tier position, has granted her significant influence over the information and updates Trump receives. Described as a \"gatekeeper\" and \"comfort blanket,\" Harp has become a fixture in Trump's White House, with rumors suggesting she even drafts posts for his Truth Social account.",
  "summary": "One of Trump's longest serving and most loyal aides, Harp was thrust again into the spotlight when Democrat Jon Ossoff noted her closeness to the president.",
  "key_points": [
    "Natalie Harp is Trump's executive assistant with diverse responsibilities.",
    "Born in California, Harp survived bone cancer thanks to Trump's advocacy.",
    "Harp is a prominent election denier and key figure in Trump's 2024 campaign."
  ],
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        "outlet": "BBC World",
        "title": "Who is Natalie Harp, Trump's right-hand woman?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/who-is-natalie-harp-trumps-right-hand-woman-2001900",
        "published": "2026-08-19T19:02:41.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}