Capitol Police arrested Home Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) chief of employees on DUI prices Tuesday after President Trump’s first handle to Congress concluded.
Authorities say Hayden Haynes “backed into a parked vehicle” round 11:40 p.m.
Johnson’s workplace stated they’re conscious of the incident and nonetheless assured in Haynes’ skill to steer the workplace crew.
“The Speaker has recognized and labored carefully with Hayden for almost a decade and trusted him to function his Chief of Workers for his whole tenure in Congress,” Taylor Haulsee, a spokesperson for Johnson’s workplace, stated in an announcement.
“Because of this and Hayden’s esteemed reputation among Members and staff alike, the Speaker has full faith and confidence in Hayden’s ability to lead the Speaker’s office.”
D.C. Lawyer Normal Brian L. Schwalb will deal with Hayden’s prosecution, which differs from most circumstances within the District of Columbia.
Ed Martin, the interim U.S. Lawyer for D.C., would oversee most circumstances besides within the occasion of a DUIs.
Schwalb has been a vocal critic of the Trump administration and his efforts to eradicate the District’s autonomous authorities.
The Hill has reached out to Schwalb for touch upon the matter.
