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Reince Priebus
NameReince Priebus
CaptionOfficial portrait, 2017
OfficeWhite House Chief of Staff
PresidentDonald Trump
Term startJanuary 20, 2017
Term endJuly 31, 2017
PredecessorDenis McDonough
SuccessorJohn F. Kelly
Office1Chairman of the Republican National Committee
Term start1January 14, 2011
Term end1January 19, 2017
Predecessor1Michael Steele
Successor1Ronna McDaniel
Birth nameReinhold Richard Priebus
Birth date18 March 1972
Birth placeDover, New Jersey
PartyRepublican
SpouseSally Sherrow, 1999
EducationUniversity of Wisconsin–Whitewater (BS), University of Miami (JD)

Reince Priebus is an American attorney and political strategist who served as the White House Chief of Staff under President Donald Trump and as chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC). His tenure at the RNC, from 2011 to 2017, was marked by significant fundraising success and organizational rebuilding following the 2008 elections. Priebus played a pivotal role in the 2016 Republican National Convention and the subsequent presidential victory before his relatively short stint in the Trump administration.

Early life and education

Reinhold Richard Priebus was born in Dover, New Jersey, to parents of German and Greek descent. His family later moved to Green Bay, where he attended Southwest High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science in political science from the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater and a Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law. During his time in Florida, he served as a law clerk for the Florida Third District Court of Appeal and began his involvement with the Republican Party of Wisconsin.

Political career

Priebus's political career began in earnest in Wisconsin, where he served as chairman of the Republican Party of Wisconsin from 2007 to 2011. He worked closely with prominent state figures like Paul Ryan and Scott Walker, helping to build the party apparatus during a period of Republican resurgence. His work in Madison caught the attention of national party leaders, leading to his election as general counsel for the Republican National Committee under Chairman Michael Steele.

Chairman of the Republican National Committee

Elected chairman in January 2011, Priebus focused on revitalizing the RNC's finances and data operations after significant debt incurred during the 2008 and 2010 cycles. He oversaw the development of the Growth and Opportunity Project and forged a strong partnership with Republican National Convention planners. His leadership was instrumental in the party's successes during the 2012, 2014, and ultimately the 2016 elections, where he managed the convention process that formally nominated Donald Trump.

White House Chief of Staff

Following the 2016 election, President-elect Donald Trump appointed Priebus as White House Chief of Staff. His tenure, beginning on January 20, 2017, was characterized by internal power struggles with other senior aides like Steve Bannon and Jared Kushner. Key events during his six-month service included the early rollout of the travel ban executive order, the confirmation of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court, and the ongoing investigations by the House Intelligence Committee and Special Counsel Robert Mueller. He resigned on July 28, 2017, and was replaced by John F. Kelly.

Post-White House career

After leaving the White House, Priebus returned to the private sector, joining the law firm Michael Best & Friedrich as a partner and chair of its political law team. He has served on corporate boards, including for the Fox Corporation subsidiary Fox News and the holding company Citadel LLC. He is a frequent political commentator on networks like CNN and provides strategic counsel, maintaining connections with figures in the Republican Party while largely operating outside of day-to-day campaign management.

Personal life

Priebus married Sally Sherrow in 1999; the couple has two children and resides in Washington, D.C.. He is a member of the Greek Orthodox Church and has been involved with charitable organizations, including the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. An avid sports fan, he maintains strong ties to his home state of Wisconsin and is a supporter of the Green Bay Packers.

Category:1972 births Category:Living people Category:American political consultants Category:White House Chiefs of Staff Category:Chairs of the Republican National Committee Category:People from Dover, New Jersey Category:University of Wisconsin–Whitewater alumni Category:University of Miami School of Law alumni