President Trump announced on Sunday that Dan Scavino, his deputy chief of staff, will head the White House Presidential Personnel Office.
Scavino, a longtime trusted adviser to the president, will replace Sergio Gor, whom Trump is tapping to be ambassador to India.
“I am pleased to announce that the great Dan Scavino, in addition to remaining Deputy Chief of Staff of the Trump Administration, will head the White House Presidential Personnel Office, replacing Sergio Gor, who did a wonderful job in that position, and will now become the Ambassador to India,” Trump said in a Truth Social post early Sunday.
“Dan will be responsible for the selection and appointment of almost all positions in government, a very big and important position. Congratulations Dan, you will do a fantastic job!!!” Trump continued.
The presidential personnel office has historically been viewed as an administrative role, but it has taken on new significance in the Trump administration.
The personnel change comes as the administration laid off more than 4,000 employees Friday amid the ongoing government shutdown, The president has also raised questions over whether furloughed workers will receive back pay, as the law has traditionally been understood to require, once the government reopens.
