Shahira Knight
Shahira Knight | |
|---|---|
| White House Director of Legislative Affairs | |
| In office July 20, 2018 – June 17, 2019 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Marc Short |
| Succeeded by | Eric Ueland |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1970 or 1971 (age 54–55) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kelly Knight |
| Education | University of Virginia (BA) George Mason University (MA) |
Shahira Knight is an American economist and lobbyist. Knight served as director of legislative affairs for President Donald Trump from July 2018 to May 2019, and also acted as his economic policy advisor. During her tenure in the White House Office, she played a critical role in passing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.