Trump taps loyalist Dan Scavino to take over hiring at the White House, replacing Elon Musk foe

Source: The Independent

Tuesday 26 August 2025 19:23 BST


Dan Scavino, a longtime Trump ally currently serving as White House deputy chief of staff, will take over the Presidential Personnel Office, becoming the ultimate decision-maker on who may serve in the administration, the White House confirmed on Tuesday.

Scavino will head the office, which is responsible for recruiting and vetting 4,000 political appointment positions across the federal government, including 1,600 that require Senate confirmation. He will replace Sergio Gor, whom Trump recently nominated to serve as ambassador to India.

Scavino is considered one of Trump’s closest advisers, having been part of Trump’s political journey since 2015, when he announced his first run for president. During Trump’s first term, Scavino served in various communication roles in the White House.

Referring to Scavino as one of Trump’s “most trusted and longest-serving advisors,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Scavino’s job change in a statement.

Read more: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/dan-scavino-presidential-personnel-office-b2814452.html