Dan Scavino-Erin M Elmore love affair: Did she say yes? Trump aide goes down on his knees to propose to his girlfriend seven years after divorcing his wife; shares video

Dan Scavino, White House Deputy Chief of Staff, left his girlfriend, Erin M. Elmore, shocked and surprised when he proposed to her on the White House grounds on Wednesday evening (September 24, 2025). He went down on his knees with a ring in his hands. The two shared the video of the proposal on their Instagram.

In the clip, Scavino and Elmore could be seen walking in the White House grounds. The two stopped at a point. With her back facing him, Scavino seized the opportunity and went down on his knees to present a ring to her.

As Elmore turned around in a matter of a few seconds, she was left awestruck. She gasped, covering her face with her hands, overwhelmed by joyful surprise. Filled with overriding emotions, she kissed and hugged her, confirming her approval of the proposal. The couple has always been quite active on social media platforms, sharing photos.

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Who are Dan Scavino and Erin M Elmore

Born in January 1976, Dan Scavino, a senior advisor to US President Donald Trump, took over as director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office in August 2025. He has been the longest-serving aide of Trump. According to AXIOS, he has been working with the US president since 2015, when Trump announced his first White House bid.

According to reports, he attended the State University of New York, Plattsburgh, and graduated with a BA in communications. According to the online platform WALIKALI, before dating Elmore, Scavino had been married to Jennifer Scavino since 2000. However, in 2018, his wife filed for divorce, but the reason behind the decision is not known.

On the other hand, Erin M. Elmore is the Director of Art in Embassies at the U.S. Department of State. According to the Art in Embassies website, Elmore is an attorney, journalist, and philanthropist. She earned a law degree from Villanova University and graduated cum laude with degrees in broadcasting and political science from the University of Miami in Florida.

Elmore has been a dedicated supporter of the arts, notably through her non-profit focus on large-scale community events that foster creativity and cultural expression through fluid installation art, Art in Embassies website stated. She has also actively contributed to innovative design residency programs that integrate art with recycled materials, turning waste into creative wonders.