Trump Names Ex-Receptionist, 26, to Ballroom Post
February 18, 2026·7 days ago·via The Daily Beast

Trump selects 26-year-old Chamberlain Harris, his ex-receptionist and executive assistant, for a key role overseeing the White House's massive ballroom renovation. Lacking arts credentials, she joins the Commission of Fine Arts, now filled with Trump allies after he cleared out the old guard. The panel reviews the $400 million project, including the demolished East Wing site, as Trump pushes forward on his vision despite critics' sniping.
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