Skip to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today.Join todayAlready a member? Log inAndrew FeinbergThursday 05 November 2026 00:35 GMTKaroline Leavitt makes surprising Trump admission after disastrous night for RepublicansPresident Donald Trump's executive assistant, Natalie Harp, has taken control of his personal cell phone, screening incoming calls and deciding who can speak with him.Journalists confirmed that recent calls to Trump's personal line were answered by Harp, departing from his long-standing practice of directly answering his own phone.Nicknamed Trump's human printer for providing him with physical copies of favorable news coverage, Harp is reportedly gaining greater control over the president's access to information.Harp reportedly facilitated Trump's interactions with activist Laura Loomer and played a role in barring several media organizations from the White House in September.Her influence has grown as she reportedly manages Trump's Truth Social posts and works alongside him from his private dining room.In fullTrump’s constant companion aide Natalie Harp seems to have taken on a more personal roleMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in