A big West Wing surprise: Sonny Joy Nelson is leaving her post as Special Assistant and Director of Media Affairs — but it isn't just politics behind the exit. Read on to discover the full story!
Nelson, who served in her current role since the president's second inauguration in January 2025, submitted her resignation with a final day of May 29. She began working for Trump after graduating in 2018 and climbed the communications ladder over the past years.