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Why the media has reason to focus on Natalie Harp story

Poynter · Tom Jones · last updated

Influential aide to President Trump who shapes information he receives wrote personal letters, defended him on social media after Jan. 6

Perhaps the most publicized name on the national political scene over the past couple of weeks has been Natalie Harp, the White House aide who never seems more than a few steps away from President Donald Trump.

And there’s a good reason for all the attention and coverage she is receiving.

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