Katie Bailey tapped as new White House legislative director, sources say
Summary
President Donald Trump has chosen Katie Bailey as the new director of the White House Office of Legislative Affairs. She will replace James Braid just weeks before the midterm elections, when control of Congress could change.Key Facts
- Katie Bailey accepted the job as White House legislative director on Friday.
- She replaces James Braid, who stepped down last month.
- Vice President JD Vance praised Braid’s work on key achievements like tax cuts, immigration policies, and fast cabinet approvals.
- Bailey has worked in the White House as special assistant to the president and deputy director of legislative affairs.
- She was legislative director for Senator Mike Braun from Indiana before he became governor.
- The job involves managing the relationship between the White House and Congress.
- Midterm elections are close, and Republicans have a slim majority in both chambers.
- Control of the House and Senate could shift to Democrats after the elections.
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