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The campaign manager for Gov. Scott Walker's short-lived presidential campaign has been hired by Republican front-runner Donald Trump, according to Trump's campaign.

Rick Wiley is joining the Trump presidential campaign as national political director and will head the campaign’s statewide field operations.

In a statement, Trump said "Rick is a seasoned political expert with a very successful career in winning elections. He brings decades of experience, and his deep ties to political leaders and activists across the country will be a tremendous asset as we enter the final phase of securing the nomination."

Wiley joins the campaign amid criticism of Trump's campaign for having a "weak ground game in important states" compared to Texas Sen. Ted Cruz.

In 2014, Wiley also worked as the National Republican Senatorial Committee’s lead consultant and advised the Republican Governor's Association.