Institute of Politics

Harrison Fields is Senior Vice President at The CGCN Group, a premier Republican strategic communications and public affairs firm, where he leverages deep governmental experience and extensive networks to advise clients on high-stakes policy, advocacy, and messaging challenges. He has built a distinguished career at the highest levels of state and federal government, amassing over a decade of expertise in political communications and strategic messaging.

Most recently, he served as Principal Deputy Press Secretary and Special Assistant to the President in the Trump Administration, operating in the West Wing as one of the President’s most senior communicators. In this role, he collaborated directly with cabinet secretaries and senior administration officials to develop and execute messaging strategies for landmark legislation, executive orders, and transformative administration policies.

During the Trump-Vance presidential campaign and transition, Harrison held pivotal roles as a Sherpa and national surrogate, delivering the campaign’s message through national and local media outlets while contributing to the seamless establishment of the incoming administration. In President Trump’s first administration, he served as a White House spokesperson, presidential writer, and Assistant Press Secretary, playing a key role in articulating and advancing the President’s agenda through precise, impactful communications.

On Capitol Hill, Harrison held senior positions as Communications Director and Senior Advisor to Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL), while also guiding the Congressman’s campaign communications. Earlier, he served as a communications aide to Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi.

Throughout his career, Harrison has been repeatedly entrusted with navigating the nation’s most complex and high-profile political issues. He has provided counsel to principal leaders during crises, legislative fights, and major policy initiatives, earning wide recognition for his strategic acumen, media expertise, crisis management skills, and unflappable execution under pressure. His proven ability to forge compelling narratives, foresee challenges, and deliver trusted advice at the uppermost echelons of power establishes him as one of Washington’s most accomplished and insightful communicators.

Harrison lives in Northern Virginia and is married with a daughter.