Haynes has been Johnson’s loyal and reliable assistant. Since Johnson was elected to the House’s top position in October 2023, he has served as the speaker’s office chief of staff.
Prior to that, from 2017 until 2023, Haynes served as Johnson’s personal office chief of staff. From 2009 until 2016, he also served in a variety of capacities for another Republican from Louisiana,
Former Senator David Vitter. Johnson said, “I am,” when asked by NBC News on Wednesday whether he was supporting Haynes. Yes, I am.
“The Speaker is aware of the encounter that took place last night between his Chief of Staff and the Capitol Police,” said Johnson spokeswoman Taylor Haulsee in a statement.
The Speaker trusted Hayden to be his Chief of Staff for the duration of his time in Congress since they had known and collaborated closely for over 10 years. The Speaker has complete trust and confidence.
In Hayden’s abilities to run the Speaker’s office because of this and Hayden’s stellar reputation among Members and staff alike. The D.C. Office of the Attorney General, led by D.C.
