Key Trump Admin Liaison Between White House And Congress Is Leaving
WASHINGTON — White House Director of Legislative Affairs James Braid will depart the administration in September, President Donald Trump announced on Thursday.Braid acts as the administration’s liaison with Congress, ensuring that lawmakers are aligned with the president’s agenda and pushing his policy through. Braid, who most recently served as a policy aide to then-Senator JD Vance, was close to both the vice president and the president.He notably played a massive role in getting the “One Big Beautiful Bill” across the finish line and also was a major player in the recent housing bill and the “GENIUS Act,” which establishes guidelines for stablecoins. While his departure is notable, given his standing in the administration and his impact on Capitol Hill, Braid has been with the Trump administration since the beginning of the president’s second term in January 2025 and is choosing to depart ahead of the midterms like several other officials.“James has played a critical role in our many accomplishments with Congress, including THE ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL, beating the Democrats in two...
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