Trump Appoints His 26-Year-Old Ex-Receptionist to Commission Overseeing White House Ballroom Construction [View all]
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Source: Mediaite
President Donald Trump has appointed his 26-year-old receptionist to the arts commission tasked with overseeing the construction of his White House ballroom.
On Thursday, Chamblerlain Harris is set to be sworn in to the Commission of Fine Arts. Historically, the commission has been responsible for advising major design projects carried out by the presidential administration. Harris, The Washington Post noted in a Tuesday report, does not possess the art expertise that traditionally comes with commission appointees. The 26-year-old, however, has been in Trump’s circle since his first term, when she was an executive assistant. She continued working under Trump after he left office and now serves as the deputy director of Oval Office operations.
Despite a lack of formal experience in the field, White House Communications Director Steven Cheung told The Washington Post in a statement that Harris “understands the President’s vision and appreciation of the arts like very few others, and brings a unique perspective that will serve the Commission well.” The White House also praised her as a “loyal, trusted, and highly respected advisor” to Trump.
Those who have previously served on the commission were not as enthusiastic.
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