House Speaker Mike Johnson's Chief of Staff Arrested for DUI After Trump’s Congressional Address

Hayden Haynes, a trusted aide to Johnson for nearly a decade, was cited for driving under the influence after backing into a Capitol Police vehicle.

Hayden Haynes, chief of staff to House Speaker Mike Johnson, was arrested late Tuesday night for allegedly driving under the influence near the U.S. Capitol.
The incident occurred around 11:40 p.m. after President Donald Trump’s address to Congress, during which Johnson presided over the House floor.
U.S. Capitol Police reported that Haynes backed into a parked Capitol Police vehicle, leading to his arrest and subsequent release with a citation to appear in court.
Speaker Johnson expressed unwavering support for Haynes, citing their long-standing professional relationship and Haynes’ esteemed reputation on Capitol Hill.
DUI cases in Washington, D.C., are prosecuted by the D.C. Attorney General’s Office, which is separate from the U.S. Attorney’s Office that handles most other crimes in the district.