Melania Trump Unveils First Major White House Hire Ahead of Return

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As she gets ready to return to her role as First Lady, Melania Trump has made her first significant appointment: Hayley Harrison will be her Chief of Staff. After the Trumps left the White House, Harrison, a lifelong Trump supporter, joined them in Mar-a-Lago. Harrison had previously worked in the East Wing during Donald Trump’s first term. She will now be in charge of the East Wing’s operations, leading the staff and communicating with other government agencies.

Both Hayley and her husband, William “Beau” Harrison, were White House staffers during the Trump administration and continued to support the Trump post-presidency. The Harrisons were paid by Trump’s Save America PAC, with Hayley earning a monthly salary ranging from $8,000 to $10,000. William also received similar payments until November 2023. The couple’s closeness to the Trumps is reflected in their continued involvement in key roles, including their presence on Marine One when the Trumps departed the White House on January 20, 2021.

In her new role, Harrison’s long-standing loyalty to the Trump family was highlighted. Melania’s office praised her leadership, noting her deep understanding of White House operations and her ability to manage the East Wing’s team effectively. Harrison had previously served as Director of Operations during the Trump administration.

As he gets ready for his second term, Donald Trump is making important appointments. Some on the left are concerned about his recent appointment of Pam Bondi, the former attorney general of Florida, as the next U.S. attorney general. In an interview with MSNBC’s The Beat With Ari Melber, political scientist Jason Johnson described Bondi as a dangerous and effective pick.

He praised her competence in legal matters and her aggressive stance on immigration enforcement, highlighting her record in Florida as an indicator of how she might approach the role. Johnson also noted her involvement in educational policy, suggesting that Bondi could use her expertise to further Trump’s agenda in areas like immigration and education.

Johnson’s comments reflect the political tension surrounding Bondi’s nomination, as her legal expertise and policy stances may significantly shape her tenure as Attorney General.