Trump applauds James Braid as top aide leaves the White House

President Donald Trump on Thursday praised White House Legislative Director James Braid after news broke that he would leave the administration.

"James has played a critical role in our many accomplishments with Congress, including THE ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL, beating the Democrats in two shutdown showdowns, passing the GENIUS Act, defeating a record number of War Powers resolutions, and the confirmation of my Cabinet at the fastest rate in decades," he posted on Truth Social. "This has been, and will continue to be, the most successful Republican Congress in History. Thank you, James, for your service to our Nation!"

Braid has held the post since early 2025. Vice President JD Vance announced his departure earlier on Thursday.

"Not only is James brilliant, he is one of the hardest workers you will ever meet. He’s been with me in every fight I’ve been in, from day one in my senate office through the transition and the President's transformative second term," Vance said.

Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent for Just the News. Follow him on X.