Trump’s Favorite Aide Has Taken Control of His Personal Cell Phone
Donald Trump’s favorite aide Natalie Harp appears to have taken control of the president’s cellphone as everything crumbles around him.
The Independent reported Wednesday that their attempt to contact Trump at his personal phone number as midterm results were rolling in was intercepted by a young woman. Multiple journalists confirmed to the outlet that they’d experienced the same thing.
Politico’s Dasha Burns called the president during an election-night live stream Tuesday, and was greeted by a surprising voice on the other side. “Hi, may I ask who’s calling?” the female voice said. The voice appeared identical to Harp’s based on a recording of her speech at the 2020 Republican National Convention, according to The Independent.
Over the past two years, Harp has become the de facto gatekeeper to Trump. As his “human printer,” she has taken up the task of printing out flattering news coverage and positive social media posts to show to the president for his approval to share on his social media accounts. With Harp at the helm, the president’s social media posts have only gotten more outrageous and divisive, and she wields the power to elevate any right-wing poster to a policy-maker.
In turn, Harp seems to have developed an unhealthy obsession with the president’s approval. Her own past writing reveals that Harp views Trump as a kind of spiritual adviser, a father figure, and a Mr. Darcy-type romantic lead.
As Democrats have retaken Congress and Trump’s administration has suffered a stunning rebuke from Americans, Harp has taken to acting as an intermediary for the president and the press.
