American political aide
Hayley Harrison (née D'Antuono)[1] is an American political aide who is the incoming chief of staff to the first lady of the United States. She will serve Melania Trump during her second tenure as first lady. Harrison previously held roles within the first presidency of Donald Trump, including as Melania Trump’s director of operations and as a special assistant to the president.
Career
Harrison began her career in politics as an office manager and scheduler for U.S. representative John Ratcliffe, where she worked for over two years.[1] In March 2017, she transitioned to a role as scheduler for U.S. first lady Melania Trump, following a recommendation from Ratcliffe.[1] Over the course of Donald Trump’s presidency, she received multiple promotions, eventually serving in a dual role as Melania Trump’s director of operations and as a special assistant to the president.[1]
After leaving the White House in January 2021, Harrison continued to work for Melania Trump privately at Mar-a-Lago.[2] Both she and her husband, William "Beau" Harrison, remained part of the Trump family’s inner circle, receiving compensation through the Save America political action committee.[1][3] Hayley Harrison was paid between $8,000 and $10,000 per month, while her husband received similar compensation until late 2023.[3][4]
Harrison’s role in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case emerged publicly in 2022, when she was identified as "Trump Employee 1" in a federal indictment. The indictment detailed her involvement in managing the location of various items, including classified materials, at the estate.[1][5] Text messages attributed to her revealed discussions about using alternative spaces, such as a bathroom shower, for storage purposes.[1] The case was ultimately dismissed in 2024 due to constitutional concerns regarding its handling.[1]
On November 22, 2024, Melania Trump announced Harrison’s appointment as chief of staff to the first lady of the United States for her second tenure.[6][3] In this role, Harrison is tasked with overseeing the East Wing’s operations and serving as a strategic liaison with other parts of the government.[6][3] This appointment represents the first major staffing decision of Melania Trump’s second term as first lady.[3]
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