Trump administration faces questions over top aide Natalie Harp’s security clearance
Summary
President Donald Trump’s executive assistant, Natalie Harp, reportedly worked at the White House for a year without having the required security clearance. She only completed the background check and received clearance after the White House counsel and President Trump intervened.Key Facts
- Natalie Harp is President Trump’s executive assistant and closest aide.
- Harp did not have security clearance for about a year while working at the White House.
- She initially refused to file paperwork for a federal background check for unknown reasons.
- The White House counsel’s office raised the issue, leading to Harp completing the forms and gaining clearance.
- Former officials from both political parties criticized the situation as a security risk.
- The White House said Harp has the same security clearance as other staff.
- Experts say anyone close enough to hear classified conversations, such as on Air Force One, must have security clearance.
- This case recalls past security clearance controversies in President Trump’s first term.
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