May Davis Mailman: Departure from White House Signals Shift in Administration Dynamics
May Davis Mailman, a long-time Trump insider, has recently left her position at the White House, marking the highest-ranking official departure during the second term without being forced out. Her role as deputy assistant to the president and senior policy strategist ended on Friday, but she will continue as a special government employee to wrap up ongoing policy work. Mailman plans to establish a government affairs firm but will not engage with clients related to specific administration projects, such as negotiations with Harvard University over federal research funding.
Having served throughout President Trump's first term in various offices within the White House, Mailman was instrumental in setting up the operations of the second White House. She has a close working relationship with Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller.