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Natalie Harp’s ‘hold’ over Trump puts major White House ‘promotion’ in play: journalist

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Natalie Harp, President Donald Trump’s 35-year-old female aide, could very well score a senior administration role due to her unusual “hold” over the president, veteran political journalist Chris Whipple argued on Saturday. Following the abrupt departure last month of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, speculation has grown as to who might fill the now-vacant role. While some have speculated that ousted Fox News host Maria Bartiromo may be tapped for the position, others, like MS NOW’s Alex Witt, wondered if Harp may end up being selected given her unusually close relationship with Trump. “Do you see a world where Harp emerges with a larger role, maybe the next White House Press Secretary?” Witt asked Whipple on Saturday. While stressing that it was “impossible” to know with certainty, Whipple said that not only was it "conceivable" that Harp could be awarded such a “promotion,” but that she essentially already acted as a “virtual staff secretary.” “In a normal White House,

First report: Natalie Harp mystery grips the nation as Americans demand answers about the 35-year-old aide's role in Trump's orbit — dailymail.co.uk, 11d