One of President Donald Trump’s most prominent communications officials is leaving the White House for a powerful private-sector role.
Deputy White House press secretary Abigail Jackson announced Wednesday that she will depart the administration to join OnMessage Public Strategies, a public affairs firm with deep ties to Republican politics.
Jackson’s final day at the White House will be Aug. 7, according to Axios, which first reported her departure.
“President Trump is the greatest President of my lifetime — it’s been a tremendous honor to work for his Administration and alongside such talented colleagues on behalf of the American people,” Jackson wrote on X. “Looking forward to this next chapter!”
Jackson, 29, joined the White House as a deputy press secretary in May 2025. She added special assistant to the president to her title in January.
Behind the scenes, Jackson handled some of the administration’s most sensitive and closely watched communications portfolios. She served as the White House press liaison for the Justice Department, the Department of Homeland Security and Capitol Hill while also becoming a regular presence on Fox News and other conservative outlets.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt praised Jackson as one of the Republican Party’s strongest communicators.
“Abby Jackson is one of the best communicators in Republican politics, and she’s played an invaluable role on my team, working closely with senior administration officials to shape press coverage, and deliver President Trump’s message at the highest level,” Leavitt said in a statement.
“But what truly sets Abby apart is her character,” Leavitt continued. “She’s a workhorse and someone you can always count on to get the job done.”
White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller offered similarly glowing praise, calling Jackson a “communications powerhouse.”
“She has skillfully spearheaded messaging on many of the Administration’s most critical and celebrated policy initiatives and has earned universal praise and admiration from her peers and colleagues,” Miller said.
OnMessage Public Strategies celebrated the hire on social media, calling Jackson a “rock star.” The firm grew out of the Republican consulting powerhouse OnMessage Inc. and now advises major corporations, trade associations and nonprofit organizations.
Jackson’s résumé stretches across some of the most influential corners of Republican politics. Before entering the White House, she served as deputy communications director for the Republican National Committee and held several positions with Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., eventually becoming his deputy chief of staff and communications director.
She previously worked for former Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Mont., and served as a rapid-response specialist for Trump’s presidential campaign.
The Hill reported that Lauren Bis, currently the Department of Homeland Security’s assistant secretary for public affairs, is expected to take Jackson’s place.
“We are very sad to see @abigailmarone go, but look forward to welcoming Lauren to our team,” Leavitt wrote on X. “Lauren has been a key player at DHS since day one and she will fit right in at the White House.”
Bis took over DHS’s public affairs operation in February after previously serving as the department’s deputy assistant secretary for media relations. Before joining the administration, she worked as communications director for the Public Interest Legal Foundation, according to the organization.
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