Johnson spoke out about his chief of staff’s arrest when prompted if he would stand by Haynes. Learn more about Johnson’s top aide here.

The Speaker has full faith and confidence in Hayden’s ability to lead the Speaker’s office,' Mike Johnson's spokesperson said in a statement.

Hayden Haynes, chief of staff to House Speaker Mike Johnson, was arrested late Tuesday night for drunk driving on Capitol grounds after President Donald Trump’s joint address, the speaker’s office confirmed.

The chief of staff to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) was charged Tuesday night with driving under the influence after he allegedly backed into a parked car, the Capitol Police said. Hayden Haynes,

A Johnson spokesman said the speaker is standing by his chief of staff and "has full faith and confidence" in him.

Johnson’s office said they are aware of the incident and still confident in Haynes’ ability to lead the office team. “The Speaker has known and worked closely with Hayden fo

Hayden Haynes' arrest came just hours after Trump's speech Tuesday, during which Speaker Johnson presided over the House floor.

The chief of staff for House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) was arrested on drunk driving charges just hours after President Donald Trump concluded his address to Congress, NBC News reported on Wednesday.