History of Madeleine Westerhout in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 10, 2024

Madeleine Westerhout served as Director of Oval Office Operations and Personal Secretary to President Donald Trump from 2017 to 2019. Her tenure ended abruptly in August 2019 due to her dismissal after disclosing confidential information about the Trump family and Oval Office matters to reporters during an off-the-record dinner.

October 8, 1990: Birth of Madeleine Westerhout

Madeleine Elise Westerhout was born on this day.

2012: Work on Mitt Romney Presidential Campaign

Madeleine Westerhout worked on the presidential campaign of Mitt Romney.

2013: Graduation from College of Charleston

Madeleine Westerhout graduated from the College of Charleston with a BA in political science.

2013: Engagement in South Carolina Politics

Madeleine Westerhout worked for John Kuhn's campaign in the Republican primary for South Carolina's first congressional district and later interned for Congressman John Campbell.

January 2015: Assistant to RNC Chief of Staff

Madeleine Westerhout assumed the role of assistant to Katie Walsh, the RNC chief of staff.

January 19, 2017: Appointment as Special Assistant and Executive Assistant to the President

The Trump transition team announced Madeleine Westerhout's appointment as Special Assistant and Executive Assistant to the President.

2017: Appointment as Personal Secretary to President Trump

Madeleine Westerhout began her role as Personal Secretary to President Donald Trump.

June 2018: White House Salary Data Release

Data on White House salaries was released, revealing Madeleine Westerhout's salary.

February 2, 2019: Promotion to Director of Oval Office Operations

Madeleine Westerhout was promoted to the position of Director of Oval Office Operations.

February 2019: Condemnation of Trump Schedule Leak

Madeleine Westerhout publicly criticized a leak of President Trump's schedule, calling it a "disgraceful breach of trust."

August 2019: Confidential Information Leak

Madeleine Westerhout shared details about the Trump family and Oval Office operations with reporters during an off-the-record dinner.

August 29, 2019: Termination from White House

Madeleine Westerhout was fired from her position as Director of Oval Office Operations after President Trump learned she had shared confidential information with reporters.

May 9, 2024: Testimony in Trump Hush Money Case

Madeleine Westerhout provided testimony under subpoena in the Trump hush money case, revealing details about checks delivered to the White House for Trump's signature.