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."

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.

Hayley Harrison, a long-time aide of President-elect Donald Trump's wife Melania Trump, was nominated by the former First Lady as her East Wing chief of staff at the White House when she will become the First Lady again after Trump's swearing-in in January.

Incoming first lady Melania Trump has named her longtime aide Hayley Harrison as her East Wing chief of staff. “Mrs. Harrison has maintained an integral role and exceptional leadership on the

Melania Trump has selected Hayley Harrison as her first significant hire in preparation for a potential second term as First Lady. Harrison, an experienced communications strategist, will assist

Melania Trump named a longstanding Donald Trump supporter as her chief of staff, marking her first significant appointment for her return as first lady.