President Trump announced on Saturday that Katie Bailey will serve as the new White House legislative affairs director. The position had been vacant since the departure of former director James Braid, who stepped down prior to the November midterm elections.

In his announcement posted on Truth Social, President Trump expressed confidence in Bailey’s qualifications, noting that she has already demonstrated effective performance in her previous role as deputy director. Trump specifically highlighted her contributions to the successful confirmation processes of several key administration officials, including Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.

As the legislative affairs director, Bailey will be responsible for managing the administration's relationship with Congress, a role that involves coordinating the president's legislative agenda and facilitating the confirmation of executive branch nominees. While the announcement focuses on her past successes within the administration, the transition comes at a time when the White House is looking to solidify its legislative strategy. The Hill reports that Bailey’s promotion is a direct result of her work during her time as deputy, signaling a preference for continuity within the legislative affairs team as the administration moves forward with its policy goals.