Trump appoints aide behind biggest campaign stunts to White House job

President-elect hails Justin Caporale for Madison Square Garden rally and McDonald's shift'

Donald Trump has appointed Justin Caporale, the man credited with some of his most eye-catching campaign gambits on the path to his second presidential election victory, to a White House role, signalling that high-profile publicity stunts are likely to be a key feature of his second presidential term.

Posting on his Truth Social platform, the president-elect said Caparole would assume the role of executive producer for major events and public appearances" after he returns to the Oval Office on 20 January.