White House staff
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Chief of staff Priebus is currently Republican National Committee chairman and largely stood by President-elect Donald Trump’s side as he came under fire from prominent Republicans. The Wisconsin native is close to Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) and is seen as Trump’s link to the GOP establishment in Washington. Learn more here. |
Senior counselor and chief strategist The selection of Bannon, a conservative media executive, has rankled critics who say he and his websites promote racism and nationalism, a charge he denies. Bannon has been loyal to Trump, having served as his campaign chief executive officer. Learn more here. |
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National security adviser The fiery general led the Defense Intelligence Agency from 2010 to 2012. He emerged as a supporter of Trump’s presidential campaign. Flynn has come under fire for his views on Islam and Russia. Learn more here. |
White House counsel A longtime Washington lawyer, McGahn served as chief attorney on the Trump campaign. In the White House, he’ll be tasked with navigating thorny conflict-of-interest questions surrounding Trump’s business ties and legal issues with his executive actions. Learn more here. |
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National Economic Council The Goldman Sachs president will head the office tasked with coordinating economic policy across the federal government. Cohn could draw scrutiny as the third top administration pick to have ties to the Wall Street firm after Trump railed against major banks during the campaign. Learn more here. |
Senior adviser to the president for policy Miller, 30, played a central role in shaping Trump’s hard-line message on immigration. He served as a top aide to Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.), Trump’s attorney general pick, before joining Trump’s campaign staff. Learn more here. |
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Press secretary The Republican National Committee official has spent more than a decade in Washington and has close ties with members of the media. He’s poised to become one of the most visible members of the new administration, but he also faces numerous challenges given Trump’s tense relationship with the press. Learn more here. |
Counselor Trump rewarded his former campaign manager with a senior White House post. A frequent presence on cable news, Conway could become a public face for Trump, and her background as a pollster could allow her to offer political advice to the next president. Learn more here. |
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National Trade Council The University of California, Irvine, professor is one of the only trained economists on Trump’s team. He authored the book “Death By China,” a tough critique of the nation’s economic policies. Learn more here. |
Senior Adviser Kushner, who is married to Trump’s daughter Ivanka, became a trusted aide during the campaign. But his appointment will test federal anti-nepotism laws and raise questions about how he plans to separate himself from his business interests in order to avoid conflicts of interest. Learn more here. |