Natalie Harp, 35, a special assistant to President Trump, appears prominently — and with a photograph — on Washingtonian's biennial "Most Powerful Women in Washington" list, above figures such as Melania Trump, Usha Vance and Susie Wiles. The magazine cited Harp's close proximity to the president and noted episodes like her travel with Trump on a reported clandestine flight from Turkey. Harp, nicknamed the "human printer," helps prepare printed materials and assists with Trump's Truth Social account; her inclusion has prompted both criticism and defense online, and the White House has publicly defended her.
Natalie Harp Ranks Above Melania, Usha Vance and Susie Wiles on Washingtonian's Power List
Biennial ‘Most Powerful Women in Washington’ list recognized 300 women in politics, business, media and other fields. Harp, 35, was included in the “national politics” category (AFP/Getty)
Natalie Harp, a 35-year-old special assistant to President Donald Trump, appears prominently in Washingtonian magazine's biennial "Most Powerful Women in Washington" list — placed more prominently and pictured where others, including First Lady Melania Trump, second lady Usha Vance and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, were not.
The monthly magazine's package highlights 300 women across politics, business, media and other sectors; Harp was named in the "national politics" category. Her duties reportedly include preparing printed materials for the president — earning her the nickname "human printer" — and assisting with management of his Truth Social account.
Biennial "Most Powerful Women in Washington" list recognized 300 women in politics, business, media and other fields. Harp, 35, was included in the "national politics" category (AFP/Getty)
In recent months Harp has attracted attention for her perceived influence inside Trump's orbit and for reports describing a close, impassioned loyalty to the president. Some accounts say she wrote Trump a note reading, "You are all that matters to me." Washingtonian emphasized Harp's physical proximity to the president as a measure of power, noting moments such as her presence on what the magazine called a clandestine flight out of Turkey in July.
"If one measure of power in Washington is proximity to the President, few rival Natalie Harp, the White House aide known for her Zelig-like presence by Trump's side," the magazine wrote.
Harp was the only woman pictured in the "national politics" entries; Melania Trump, Usha Vance and Susie Wiles were listed without photographs. The broader list includes figures from across the political spectrum such as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Sen. Lisa Murkowski and AARP CEO Myechia Minter-Jordan.
Harp was the only woman in the 'national politics' section whose entry included a photograph. Melania Trump, Usha Vance and Susie Wiles were listed without photos (AFP/Getty)
Reaction on Washingtonian's Instagram ranged from bemusement to support. Some commenters questioned Harp's prominence relative to more established public figures, while others defended the magazine's decision to showcase women from different political viewpoints. Washingtonian acknowledged the potential for debate, saying the list includes "lightning rods" from both sides of the aisle and that its intent is to illuminate who wields influence in the capital, not to endorse any agenda.
The White House has publicly defended Harp. A spokesperson told The Independent: "Natalie Harp is a beloved White House official, and the Fake News Media will never understand what it's like to be as trusted and admired as her."
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