Why Did Natalie Harp Wait Over a Year to Get a Security Clearance?

Donald Trump’s closest aide, Natalie Harp, refused to seek security clearance for more than a year while working in the White House. Two people familiar with the matter told MS NOW that it was unclear why Harp had failed to obtain the proper security clearance received by all staff when they began working at the White

Harp has attracted considerable attention over what some observers describe as her intense devotion to Trump and outsize influence

Natalie Harp Worked At White House For Over A Year Without Security Clearance, Report Says  Forbes

The close aide to the president, known to filter much of the information reaching the commander-in-chief, ultimately relented in recent months after pressure from White House staff.