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5mo ago

Melania Trump Names Hayley Harrison as Chief of Staff for Second Term

Harrison, a longtime aide, will lead the East Wing team despite her involvement in Trump’s classified documents case.

PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 05: Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump depart after casting their votes at a polling place in the Morton and Barbara Mandel Recreation Center on Election Day, on November 05, 2024 in Palm Beach, Florida. Trump will hold an Election Night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Hayley Harrison, a close aide to Melania Trump for seven years, has been appointed as her chief of staff for the upcoming White House term.
  • Harrison previously worked in the East Wing during Donald Trump’s first presidency and remained in the Trumps' inner circle after their departure from Washington.
  • Her responsibilities will include managing the East Wing staff and coordinating with other parts of the government, according to Melania Trump’s office.
  • Harrison was implicated in the classified documents investigation involving Donald Trump, identified as 'Trump Aide 1' in legal filings, but the probe is expected to conclude before the inauguration.
  • Melania Trump has stated she will not live in Washington full-time during her second tenure as first lady but plans to focus on key advocacy issues.