Natalie Harp, 35, a close aide to former President Donald Trump, has relocated her workspace from outside the Oval Office to the president's private dining room. This move comes as concerns mount within the White House regarding the upcoming midterm elections.
Harp, who has been nicknamed the 'human printer' for her role in providing Trump with a constant stream of printed materials, now works from a cleared space among stacks of news articles. This arrangement allows her to be in closer proximity to the president, according to The New York Times.
Another loyalist, Housing chief Bill Pulte, is described as frequently visiting Trump's Air Force One cabin with memes and AI-generated images. Recently, Pulte created a poster for Trump featuring Ohio Senator Jon Husted.
Sources indicate a somber atmosphere has settled over the West Wing, characterized by high turnover and internal conflicts. These dynamics are amplified by apprehension about the potential consequences of a Democratic Congress following the midterms.
Reports from outside Republican groups have suggested that Trump's involvement could negatively impact candidates in closely contested races. Despite these warnings, Trump has continued to hold rallies in key swing states.
Recently, Trump reportedly dictated a lengthy Truth Social post to Harp aboard Air Force One, expressing anger over a Bill Maher monologue that referenced his past association with Jeffrey Epstein. In the post, Trump reportedly called Maher a 'Loser.'
The White House has also experienced significant staff changes. Katie Zacharia, a cable news pundit appointed as press secretary, was reportedly fired after only five days. Separately, reports surfaced that Trump had considered replacing Chief of Staff Wiles, a claim that Trump denied as 'Total Fake News,' while asserting Wiles had his full confidence.
At the State Department, Paolo Zampolli, a longtime associate of Trump, was dismissed following reports of an extended email dispute with Christopher Landau, a senior aide to Senator Marco Rubio. Administration officials have characterized this feud as 'cartoonish and embarrassing.'
Kimberly Guilfoyle was reportedly removed from her position as ambassador to Greece after it was revealed that she had asked a Trump donor to cover a $100,000 American Express bill. In the final days of Kristi Noem's tenure as Homeland Security Secretary, the agency reportedly purchased five aircraft from a donor's company at inflated prices.
Concerns are also rising among administration officials about potential investigations and impeachment inquiries should Democrats gain control of either chamber of Congress. Meanwhile, voters are facing increased fuel costs, with gas prices averaging approximately $4.29 per gallon. Energy experts predict these prices will remain elevated through Election Day, influenced by ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.