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Katie Bailey named White House legislative affairs director
President Donald Trump has chosen Katie Bailey to lead the White House Office of Legislative Affairs, which works with Congress.
Bailey accepted the position and will replace James Braid, whose final day is Tuesday.
Trump confirmed the appointment on Saturday and praised Braid, who is leaving for the private sector.
Bailey currently serves as a special assistant to the president and deputy director of legislative affairs.
She previously worked as legislative director for Republican Senator Mike Braun of Indiana.
She takes the job less than a month before midterm elections, with Republicans holding narrow majorities in both the House and Senate.
The election could shift control of either chamber to Democrats, making Congress a key challenge for the White House.
President Donald Trump named Katie Bailey as director of the White House Office of Legislative Affairs.
Bailey accepted the position after Trump offered it to her on Friday, according to multiple sources.
She will replace James Braid, whose final day is Tuesday.
Bailey currently serves as special assistant to the president and deputy director of legislative affairs.
Her appointment comes less than a month before midterm elections, with control of both chambers of Congress at stake.
- Who
- Katie Bailey, named by President Donald Trump.
- What
- She will lead the White House Office of Legislative Affairs, replacing James Braid.
- When
- Trump offered her the position on Friday and confirmed the move on Saturday.
- Where
- The White House in the United States.
- Why
- Not stated
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will be fantastic, and work tirelessly with Congress to pass Bills that help, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN.
He played a critical role in all of the administration's achievements in Congress: largest tax cut ever, resources to carry out President Trump's historic immigration agenda and finish the border wall, defeating two Democratic shutdowns, a landmark first crypto bill, the fastest confirmation of the cabinet in decades and much more.
James Braid stepped down, as announced by Vice President JD Vance.
President Trump offered Katie Bailey the director position, and she accepted.
Trump confirmed Bailey's appointment in a post to Truth Social.
Braid's final day is scheduled to be.
- New director
- Katie Bailey
- Office
- White House Office of Legislative Affairs
- Predecessor
- James Braid
- Current roles
- Special assistant to the president and deputy director of legislative affairs
- Previous role
- Legislative director for Indiana Senator Mike Braun
- Appointment timing
- Less than a month before the midterm elections
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