Trump appoints Bailey to lead Congress liaison

President Donald Trump on Saturday named Katie Bailey to lead the White House Office of Legislative Affairs, the liaison between the administration and Congress.

Bailey's Capitol Hill experience

Bailey previously served as special assistant to the president from September twenty twenty-five to June twenty twenty-six and held legislative roles on Capitol Hill, most recently as legislative director for Senator Mike Braun, Republican of…

Trump praises Bailey's background

Trump wrote on Truth Social that Bailey understands how the Executive and Legislative Branches can most effectively work together to achieve Great Success for the American People.

“After previously working on Capitol Hill, Katie understands how the Executive and Legislative Branches of Government can most effectively work together to achieve Great Success for the American People.”

Bailey's current role in administration

Bailey is currently Trump's deputy director of legislative affairs, liaising with the Senate and helping with the confirmation of Cabinet members including Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton.

Bailey replaces James Braid

James Braid previously led the office, helping navigate Trump's legislative priorities through Congress. Trump announced Braid's exit in late August, saying he would leave in September.

Trump praises Braid's tenure

Trump said Sunday that Braid was his longest tenured legislative affairs director who did a fabulous job and is now going into the private sector.

“longest tenured”

Braid's gratitude and Vance connection

In a post on X, Braid said he was profoundly grateful to Trump and Vice President JD Vance.Braid had served as Vance's top policy aide and deputy chief of staff while he was a senator.

“profoundly grateful”