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James Braid has left his position as director of the Office of Legislative Affairs, ending a two-year tenure in which he helped advance President Donald Trump's legislative agenda.
His departure was confirmed Tuesday, marking the end of his time as the administration's primary liaison with Congress.
Braid, who stands six feet six inches tall, described the core of his job as maintaining "cautious optimism in the face of all odds." He worked to push through significant legislation, including the rollback of Biden-era policies and the passage of Trump's signature tax policy bill.
Despite the president's tendency to publicly criticize opposing lawmakers, such as when he shared Senator Tom Cotton's personal phone number over a Daylight Saving Time dispute, Braid said these tensions rarely damaged long-term relationships.
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