Why Trumps glamorous human printer Natalie Harp never seems to leave president-elects side

Walking down the passenger stairs from Trump Force One as the president-elect arrived at Joint Base Andrews for his meeting with Joe Biden at the White House Wednesday were his closest advisers.

The group included tech billionaire Elon Musk, who has quickly become a key Trump confidante, along with the Millers - Stephen and Jason (no relation) - as well as long-trusted aides Boris Epshteyn and Dan Scavino.

But as these neck-tied titans of Donald Trumps insider orbit descended the staircase one person stood in stark contrast to the middle-aged men in suits - a glamorous blond in navy blazer and gray-checked skirt.

In MAGA world they call her The Human Printer - and few have more access to the next President of the United States.

Natalie Harp, 32, quietly became a fixture in Trumps entourage for the role that earned her the odd moniker - carrying around a duffle bag with a portable printer, batteries and plenty of paper to feed Trumps insatiable desire for news clips.

Natalie Harp (center stairwell) joined l. to r.) President-elect Donald Trump and his top advisers Jason Miller, Elon Musk, Stephen Miller, Boris Epshteyn and Dan Scavino on Nov. 13, 2024 for White House meeting with President Joe Biden

The nickname was first reported by The Bulwark.

She became more noticed during Trumps Manhattan hush money trial. Day after day as Trump raged before cameras outside the proceeding, he wielded stacks of papers referencing legal experts like Jonathan Turley, from op-eds in various publications.

Choosing, printing and providing them to the soon-to-be most powerful man in the world is all in a days work for Harp.

Natalie Harp arrives back at Trump Tower with Donald Trump after he headed to New Jersey to play a round of golf on Thursday, May 23, 2024

Donald Trump and his aide Natalie Harp arrive back to Trump Tower with Trump still wearing his gold cleats with turf still on them after he headed to New Jersey to play a round of golf on Thursday, May 232024

When not at the trial or on the campaign trail or now, meetings to set up his return to the White House, Harp can often be found following her boss around the golf course in a special cart loaded with her printing equipment.

It serves as a mobile office from which she can deliver instant updates to Trump.

So who is Natalie Harp, and how did she become the information gatekeeper to the former, and now next, president?

Harp hails from California where she grew up in a devout Christian family.

In 2015 she graduated from Liberty University, the evangelical Christian college in Lynchburg, Virginia.

The same year, Harp was diagnosed with bone cancer and went on to twice undergo unsuccessful chemotherapy treatments.

Natalie harp, Trump communications aide, leaves court during his hush money trial

President Donald Trump plays golf at Trump International Golf Club West Palm Beach in Florida on March 29, 2023 as Natalie Harp keeps him up to date on the news

But in 2018, Trumps Right to Try law allowed her to seek an effective treatment for her Stage 2 bone cancer after others had failed.

The law allows patients to apply to use experimental drugs that have not been FDA-approved.

Harp says that Trump law saved her life.

Speaking in 2019, she said: Im not dying from cancer anymore - thanks to President Trump, Im living with cancer.

She went on to host a TV show titled The Real Story on the One America Network.

She often rides in her own golf cart that is specially equipped with a laptop and computer so she can readily show Trump positive stories about himself

Harp is often seen accompanying the 2024 presidential candidate, 76, on his daily golfing trips, riding in her own golf cart that is specially equipped with a laptop and computer so she can readily show Trump positive stories about himself

Trump has described Harp as lighting up the television screen like very few people I’ve ever seen do it.

After forging a successful career at the MAGA-preaching OAN - where her segments took aim at Democratic policies and were often peppered with references to her faith - Harp was poached by Trump.

In March 2022, she left OAN and joined his communications team.

After that, she could often be seen cruising around Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, where Harp often dons a chic pink tennis outfit with a black skirt and skintight hot pink top with a matching cap and white tennis shoes.

Harp said she was able to get effective treatment for stage 2 bone cancer after Trump signed the Right to Try law. After a career as an anchor at OAN, she joined Trumps team in March 2022

Natalie Harp, pictured with Donald Trump in 2019 at the Faith & Freedom Coalition Conference in Washington, credits a law signed by the former president for helping her beat bone cancer

As Trump likes to see news stories on paper, rather than on a cell phone, her role has become vital.

The stories she prints out help shape his view of the news coverage.

Throughout the hush money trial she could be seen in Trumps motorcade and in the courtroom.

She has a desk outside of Trumps office at Mar-a-Lago and is readily available to join him on meetings or trips.

Harp, who comes from a devout Christian family, credits Trump with saving her life because she was able to seek Right to Try treatments for her bone cancer after the then-president signed the bill into law in 2018

Im not dying from cancer any more thanks to President Trump, Im living with cancer, Harp said in 2019 after claiming the Right to Try law allowed her to seek new bone cancer treatment

Trump Communications member Natalie Harp arrives back to Trump Tower after supporting former President Donald Trump at his hush money trial in New York City. 20 May 2024

But when she isnt printing, Harp has also taken on some of the responsibility for Trumps Truth Social account.

In a video that circulated online after his Nov. 6 election win, Trump could be seen firing off punchy jabs to Harp for her to post under his social media handle.

She smashes on the keys of her sleek laptop before seeking final approval, then sends them off into the ether. 

The video, posted by Tucker Carlsons Art of the Surge, was taken earlier this year while Team Trump watched Kamala Harris give a speech at the DNC in August.

Natalie Harp (at top) is seen standing over then-candidate Donald Trumps shoulder as they watch Vice President Kamala Harris deliver her DNC speech in August before crafting Truth Social posts

With a bottle of Coca-Cola in hand and a plate of chicken nuggets in front of him, Trump watched as his then opponent took the stage.

When the word salad began - he was quick with his commentary.

Is she crazy? Way too many thank yous. Stop. Thats gotta be around 35, he said.

Harp, noting his remarks, crafted a Truth Social post that read: Too many thank yous, too rapidly said. Whats going on with her?

She then turns to Trump for final sign-off.

But this offshoot role also got Harp caught smack-dab in the middle of a furor surrounding the former president about a year ago.

Trump said Harp lit up the television screen

Trump Communications member Natalie Harp arrives back to Trump Tower after supporting former President Donald Trump at his hush money trial in New York City. 20 May 2024

Trumps Truth Social account reposted a video suggesting victory in this years election would lead to a unified Reich.

Biden accused Trump of using Hitlers language and the post was later deleted.

Trump campaign spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt issued a statement saying the video had been reposted by a junior staffer who clearly did not see the word, while the President was in court.

It was subsequently reported that the junior staffer was Harp.

She has not commented on the incident and Trumps private reaction is not known.

However, allies of the president rallied around Harp.

Lindsey Graham, the outgoing leader of the Senate Republicans, said: Natalie Harp is a professional, smart, talented individual who has proven herself to be an asset to President Trump. I have complete confidence in Natalie.

Natalie Harp leaves Trump Tower in New York City

Communications aide Natalie Harp appears outside the courtroom during Former President Donald Trumps hush money trial

One adviser told the Washington Post of Harp, She is indicative of the people around him who just love him.

Harp herself has said: Like other staffers, I do spend time with him. He is extremely popular with the people. I see that by being with him.

She also spoke about her cancer battle at the 2020 Republican National Convention in a speech she later pinned to the top of her Twitter page.

When I failed the chemotherapies that were on the market, no one wanted me in their clinical trials.

They didnt give me the right to try experimental treatments, Mr. President.

You did, and without you, Id have died waiting for them to be approved.