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Speaker Mike Johnson's Chief of Staff Arrested for DUI Following Trump Speech

Hayden Haynes, a longtime aide to Johnson, was arrested after colliding with a Capitol vehicle late Tuesday night.

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)
House Speaker Mike Johnson's chief of staff, Hayden Haynes, was arrested on DUI charge.
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Overview

  • Hayden Haynes, Chief of Staff to House Speaker Mike Johnson, was arrested for driving under the influence after his car struck a Capitol vehicle near midnight on Tuesday.
  • The incident occurred shortly after President Donald Trump delivered a joint address to Congress, during which Johnson presided over the House floor.
  • Haynes, a trusted aide to Johnson for nearly a decade, was cited and released with a court appearance required at a later date.
  • Speaker Johnson's office confirmed the arrest and expressed continued confidence in Haynes' ability to lead the Speaker's office.
  • Haynes has a long history in Republican politics, including roles with former Senator David Vitter and as Johnson's campaign manager and personal office chief of staff before his current role.