Overview

• The White House confirmed Scavino’s appointment and described him as one of the president’s most trusted and longest-serving advisers.
• He replaces Sergio Gor, whom President Trump has nominated as ambassador to India and special envoy for South and Central Asia.
• The personnel office oversees recruitment and vetting across the executive branch, including about 1,600 positions that require Senate confirmation.
• A source familiar with the move said Scavino will scrutinize current staff as the office transitions to new leadership and structure.
• Far-right activist Laura Loomer had sought the role but was not selected after publicly expressing interest in running the office.