White House legislative director James Braid leaving position

Aug. 20 (UPI) — White House legislative director James Braid is leaving the job, Vice President JD Vance announced Thursday.

Braid was Vance’s legislative director when he was in the Senate, and Vance is now considering running for president in 2028.

“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. He has served the President with distinction and I couldn’t be prouder of him,” Vance said in a post on X. “Very excited to see what he does next.”

Braid is leaving the office just as Republicans are facing difficult midterm elections, threatening their congressional majorities.

Speaker Mike Johnson , R-La., touted Braid’s “extraordinary skill” leading the White House Office of Legislative Affairs.

“His great friendship, unwavering commitment, and tireless work ethic have helped House and Senate Republicans advance President Trump’s America First agenda in spite of our razor-thin majorities, and he has played an essential role in delivering historic results for the American people,” Johnson wrote in a post on X on Thursday.

Braid helped push Trump’s legislation through the House and Senate and helped get nominees approved.