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House Speaker Mike Johnson's Chief of Staff Arrested for DUI After Trump’s Congressional Address

Hayden Haynes, a trusted aide to Johnson for nearly a decade, was cited for driving under the influence after backing into a Capitol Police vehicle.

The U.S. Capitol is illuminated at dusk before President Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress, in Washington, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Hayden Haynes, Speaker Mike Johnson's chief of staff.
House Speaker Mike Johnson's chief of staff, Hayden Haynes, was arrested on DUI charge.

Overview

  • Hayden Haynes, chief of staff to House Speaker Mike Johnson, was arrested late Tuesday night for allegedly driving under the influence near the U.S. Capitol.
  • The incident occurred around 11:40 p.m. after President Donald Trump’s address to Congress, during which Johnson presided over the House floor.
  • U.S. Capitol Police reported that Haynes backed into a parked Capitol Police vehicle, leading to his arrest and subsequent release with a citation to appear in court.
  • Speaker Johnson expressed unwavering support for Haynes, citing their long-standing professional relationship and Haynes’ esteemed reputation on Capitol Hill.
  • DUI cases in Washington, D.C., are prosecuted by the D.C. Attorney General’s Office, which is separate from the U.S. Attorney’s Office that handles most other crimes in the district.