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“All of the kinds of things [Trump's] doing now will result in him losing—certainly losing the House of Representatives."

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"If this story is properly told, we should win the Midterm Elections in RECORD NUMBERS."

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Natalie Harp, executive assistant to President Donald Trump, went more than a year without completing the standard security clearance process typically required of West Wing staffers, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Natalie Harp, executive assistant to President Donald Trump, went more than a year without completing the standard security clearance process typically required of West Wing staffers, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Trump personally intervened after concerns grew among White House counsel and security officials over Harp's lack of clearance. Harp subsequently submitted the required SF-86 forms, underwent a federal background investigation and received her clearance in recent months.

Trump personally intervened after concerns grew among White House counsel and security officials over Harp's lack of clearance. Harp subsequently submitted the required SF-86 forms, underwent a federal background investigation and received her clearance in recent months.

The Secret Service raised internal concerns about Harp during Trump's second term regarding both her proximity to the president and her then-unfinished clearance. One national security official noted her access exceeded that of nearly all other senior White House officials.

The Secret Service raised internal concerns about Harp during Trump's second term regarding both her proximity to the president and her then-unfinished clearance. One national security official noted her access exceeded that of nearly all other senior White House officials.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated, "Natalie Harp has a security clearance like everyone else, and she is a loyal and hardworking member of President Trump's team." A senior White House official confirmed Harp received multiple extensions to complete the paperwork.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated, "Natalie Harp has a security clearance like everyone else, and she is a loyal and hardworking member of President Trump's team." A senior White House official confirmed Harp received multiple extensions to complete the paperwork.

Top White House staffers reportedly made subtle attempts to limit Harp's round-the-clock access to Trump, though those efforts were unsuccessful. Harp holds the titles of special assistant and executive assistant to the president and sits just outside the Oval Office.

Top White House staffers reportedly made subtle attempts to limit Harp's round-the-clock access to Trump, though those efforts were unsuccessful. Harp holds the titles of special assistant and executive assistant to the president and sits just outside the Oval Office.

Scrutiny of Harp's role intensified after reports emerged that she accompanied Trump on a confidential flight out of Turkey amid a security threat. Trump reportedly told staffers that Harp "will never leave" him, according to additional reporting.

Scrutiny of Harp's role intensified after reports emerged that she accompanied Trump on a confidential flight out of Turkey amid a security threat. Trump reportedly told staffers that Harp "will never leave" him, according to additional reporting.

Report: Trump Aide Harp Worked for 1 Year Without Security Clearance

Report: Trump Aide Harp Worked for 1 Year Without Security Clearance

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