Reince Priebus

Reince Priebus is a renowned American politician and attorney who has held various prominent positions, including White House Chief of Staff under Donald Trump and Chairman of the Republican National Committee. Born in Dover, New Jersey, Priebus grew up in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and developed an interest in American politics, inspired by figures like Ronald Reagan and Newt Gingrich. He attended University of Wisconsin–Whitewater and later graduated from University of Miami School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor degree, and was influenced by the works of Federalist Society and Heritage Foundation. Priebus's early life and education laid the foundation for his future career in Republican politics, with mentors like Paul Ryan and Scott Walker.

● Early Life and Education

Reince Priebus was born to Richard Priebus and Diane Priebus in Dover, New Jersey, and later moved to Kenosha, Wisconsin, where he spent most of his childhood, attending Badger High School and participating in Boy Scouts of America. He developed an interest in Wisconsin politics, following the careers of Tommy Thompson and Bob Dole. Priebus attended University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, where he earned a degree in English and political science, and was involved in College Republicans, an organization affiliated with the Republican National Committee. During his time at University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, Priebus was influenced by the ideas of William F. Buckley Jr. and National Review, and later attended University of Miami School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor degree, and was exposed to the works of Federalist Society and Cato Institute.

● Career

After graduating from law school, Reince Priebus began his career as a lawyer, working for Michael Best & Friedrich, a law firm based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and later became involved in Wisconsin Republican politics, working with figures like Scott McCallum and Mark Green. He served as the chairman of the Wisconsin Republican Party from 2007 to 2011, and played a key role in the election of Scott Walker as Governor of Wisconsin, and the 2010 Senate election of Ron Johnson. Priebus's career in Republican politics was also influenced by his involvement with National Republican Congressional Committee and Republican Governors Association, where he worked with John Boehner and Mitch McConnell.

● Chairman of

the Republican National Committee In 2011, Reince Priebus was elected as the Chairman of the Republican National Committee, succeeding Michael Steele, and played a crucial role in the 2012 Republican National Convention, which nominated Mitt Romney for President and Paul Ryan for Vice President. During his tenure as chairman, Priebus worked closely with Karl Rove and American Crossroads, and was involved in the 2014 Senate elections, which saw the election of Joni Ernst and Thom Tillis. Priebus also played a key role in the 2016 Republican National Convention, which nominated Donald Trump for President and Mike Pence for Vice President, and worked with Rebuilding America Now and Great America PAC.

● White House Chief of Staff

In 2017, Reince Priebus was appointed as the White House Chief of Staff by Donald Trump, becoming the first Wisconsin native to hold the position, and worked closely with Steve Bannon and Kellyanne Conway. During his tenure, Priebus was involved in the implementation of Executive Order 13769, also known as the Trump travel ban, and worked with Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice. However, Priebus's tenure as White House Chief of Staff was marked by controversy, including the resignation of Michael Flynn and the appointment of Anthony Scaramucci as White House Communications Director, and he was eventually replaced by John F. Kelly, a former Secretary of Homeland Security.

● Later Career and Activities

After leaving the White House, Reince Priebus returned to Michael Best & Friedrich, where he currently serves as the president and chief strategist, and has been involved in various Republican initiatives, including the National Republican Congressional Committee and Republican National Committee. Priebus has also been a vocal supporter of Donald Trump and has appeared on various news outlets, including Fox News and CNN, discussing topics like the 2020 presidential election and the impeachment of Donald Trump. Additionally, Priebus has been involved with organizations like American Enterprise Institute and Heritage Foundation, and has worked with figures like Paul Ryan and Mitch McConnell on various Republican initiatives. Priebus has also written for publications like The Wall Street Journal and National Review, and has spoken at events like the CPAC and Republican National Convention.