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Trump’s OAN Host Natalie Harp Helped Draft Truth Posts

8/19/2026

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Summary

Story summary

President Donald Trump flew from Turkey with OAN host Natalie Harp in July after an Iranian threat.
Harp, as Trump’s assistant and “human printer,” drafted his Truth Social posts and joined the transfer that moved Trump from Air Force One to a aircraft via a truck.
Sen. Jon Ossoff condemned Trump at a rally, while White House spokesperson Davis Ingle defended Harp’s loyalty and Steven Cheung insulted Ossoff on X.

History

Historical Context

In the 2016 election, businessman Donald Trump beat former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, securing 304 electoral votes while losing the popular vote. His campaign’s free-media surge and digital strategy created a playbook that OAN host Natalie Harp now uses to draft Truth Social posts and trade insults on X in the Trump-Ossoff clash.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump flew from Turkey with OAN host Natalie Harp in July after an Iranian threat.
Harp, as Trump’s assistant and “human printer,” drafted his Truth Social posts and joined the transfer that moved Trump from Air Force One to a aircraft via a truck.
Sen. Jon Ossoff condemned Trump at a rally, while White House spokesperson Davis Ingle defended Harp’s loyalty and Steven Cheung insulted Ossoff on X.

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