President Trump installs Dan Scavino as Director of Presidential Personnel Office, placing a trusted confidante at the heart of administrative staffing.
President Trump has named longtime aide Dan Scavino to lead the White House Presidential Personnel Office. The move cements a loyalist in charge of staffing the administration—replacing Sergio Gor, whom Trump nominated as ambassador to India. Scavino’s loyalty and “America First” alignment position him to steer the White House workforce.
Dan Scavino assumes one of the most powerful staffing roles in the administration. The Presidential Personnel Office oversees recruitment and vetting for the executive branch. Scavino replaces Sergio Gor, now slated for diplomatic duty in India.
Scavino’s history with President Trump runs deep. He began relationship-building in the early 2000s managing one of Trump’s golf clubs. He later joined Trump’s 2016 campaign and served as Director of Social Media, Senior Digital Strategy Advisor, and Deputy Chief of Staff.
The White House praises Scavino’s fitting alignment with the “America First” agenda. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said, “Dan Scavino is one of President Trump’s most trusted and longest-serving advisors. There is nobody better to ensure the president’s administration is staffed with the most qualified, competent, and America First-driven workers.”
Scavino will review and reshape staffing direction. A source told Axios he plans to “scrutinize the current staff and personnel changes” as the office transitions under his leadership.
