As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, his election victory is likely to embolden those who think they can get his ear.

Before managing the campaign of President-elect Donald J. Trump, Susie Wiles represented a tobacco company and a mining project, among others.

Trump said Harrison had a “strong understanding of White House operations,” and in her new role would “oversee and manage the East Wing’s team."

Longtime Melania Trump aide Haley Harrison has been promoted to be her chief of staff, the former first lady’s office announced on X Friday. “Mrs. Harrison has maintained an integral role and exceptional leadership on the First Lady’s team over the past seven years,

Before she was picked to be President-elect Donald Trump’s chief of staff, Susie Wiles was an energy lobbyist.

Hayley Harrison, a former aide to the first lady, will serve as Melania Trump’s chief of staff. In a social media post announcing the hire, Trump’s office said Harrison has “maintained an integral role and exceptional leadership on the First Lady’s team over the past seven years.

Melania has made her first major East Wing hire ahead of the Trumps move in to the White House in January 2025