WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Hayden Haynes, chief of staff to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), was arrested following President Donald Trump’s address to Congress on Tuesday night, officials confirmed.
Hayes was charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) after allegedly hitting a parked car shortly before midnight.
A spokesperson for the United States Capitol Police (USCP) confirmed the incident with DC News Now.
In a statement, USCP explained that “a driver backed into a parked vehicle [Tuesday] night around 11:40 p.m. We responded and arrested them for DUI.”
Johnson’s office sent a statement to DC News Now saying the Speaker is aware of the incident.
The Speaker is aware of the encounter that occurred last night involving his Chief of Staff and the Capitol Police. The Speaker has known and worked closely with Hayden for nearly a decade and trusted him to serve as his Chief of Staff for his entire tenure in Congress. 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.
House Speaker Mike Johnson’s Office
