Reince Priebus
Reinhold Richard "Reince" Priebus (/ˌraɪns ˈpriːbəs/ RYNS PREE-bəs;[1] born March 18, 1972) is an American attorney and politician. He was the 27th White House Chief of Staff from January 20, 2017 through July 31, 2017. He has been the chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC) from January 20, 2011 to January 20, 2017.
Reince Priebus | |
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| 28th White House Chief of Staff | |
| In office January 20, 2017 – July 31, 2017 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Denis McDonough |
| Succeeded by | John F. Kelly |
| Chair of the Republican National Committee | |
| In office January 14, 2011 – January 20, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Steele |
| Succeeded by | Ronna Romney McDaniel |
| Chair of the Republican Party of Wisconsin | |
| In office 2007–2011 | |
| Preceded by | Richard W. Graber |
| Succeeded by | Brad Courtney |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 18, 1972 Dover, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin, Whitewater (BA) University of Miami (JD) |
On November 13, 2016, President-elect of the United States Donald Trump announced that Priebus would serve as his White House Chief of Staff.[2] Since the position does not need a full senate confirmation vote, Priebus became Chief of Staff on January 20, 2017.
On July 28, 2017, Trump fired Priebus with John F. Kelly as White House Chief of Staff, making him the shortest serving Chief of Staff in White House history.[3]
Early life
Priebus was born in Dover, New Jersey. He was raised in Netcong, New Jersey and in Wisconsin. Priebus studied at the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater and at the University of Miami.
Chair of the Republican National Committee (2011–2017)
On December 5, 2010, Priebus stepped down as general counsel for the Republican National Committee (RNC). The next day he sent a letter to all 168 voting members of the RNC announcing his candidacy for chairman. On January 14, 2011, after seven rounds of voting, Priebus was elected chairman of the Republican National Committee.[4]
Criticisms of Donald Trump
In December 2015, Priebus publicly criticized then Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's proposal to temporarily suspend Muslim immigration in response to terrorist attacks. "I don't agree", Priebus told The Washington Examiner.[5]
White House Chief of Staff (2017)
On November 13, 2016, Trump announced his choice of Priebus for White House Chief of Staff.[6][7]
He was sworn in by Vice President Mike Pence on January 20, 2017.
On July 31, 2017 Priebus was replaced as Chief of Staff by President Trump with John F. Kelly.[8]
Possible 2022 gubernatorial campaign
In February 2021, it was reported that Priebus was thinking about running for Governor of Wisconsin against Democratic Governor Tony Evers in the 2022 election.[9]
Personal life
In 1999, Priebus married Sally L. Sherrow, whom he met in church when they were teenagers.[10][11] They have two children. Priebus is a Greek Orthodox Christian.[12][13]
Reince Priebus Media
Priebus with his wife and U.S. representative Paul Ryan, 2008
Priebus at the Western Republican Leadership Conference, 2011
Priebus at the 2014 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC)
Priebus at the final Republican Party Presidential candidate debate before the 2016 Iowa caucus
Priebus outside the Oval Office as Trump reads his notes, March 10, 2017
Priebus at the announcement of Milwaukee's official selection to host the 2024 Republican National Convention, 2022
References
- ↑ Schouten, Fredreka (January 21, 2011). Reince Priebus: Fundraising top job as RNC chairman. https://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2011-01-21-priebus21_ST_N.htm. Retrieved September 12, 2012.
- ↑ Rappeport, Michael D. Shear, Alan; Haberman, Maggie (2016-11-13). Donald Trump Picks Reince Priebus as Chief of Staff. . https://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/14/us/politics/reince-priebus-chief-of-staff-donald-trump.html. Retrieved 2016-11-13.
- ↑ Baker, Peter; Haberman, Maggie (28 July 2017). "Reince Priebus Pushed Out After Rocky Tenure as Trump Chief of Staff" – via NYTimes.com.
- ↑ "Reince Priebus elected RNC chairman; Michael Steele ends bid". Politico. Retrieved January 20, 2011.
- ↑ "RNC's Priebus condemns Trump's Muslim proposal". Politico. December 8, 2015. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
- ↑ Shear, Michael D.; Haberman, Maggie; Rappeport, Alan (November 13, 2016). Donald Trump Picks Reince Priebus as Chief of Staff. . https://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/14/us/politics/reince-priebus-chief-of-staff-donald-trump.html. Retrieved November 13, 2016.
- ↑ Bender, Michael C. (November 13, 2016). "RNC Chair Priebus Is Named Donald Trump's Chief of Staff". Wall Street Journal. https://www.wsj.com/articles/leading-contender-for-donald-trump-s-chief-of-staff-is-rnc-chairman-reince-priebus-1479069597.
- ↑ Pramuk, Jacob (28 July 2017). "Trump names John Kelly new White House chief of staff".
- ↑ "Ex-Trump chief of staff Priebus mulling Wisconsin governor bid". The Hill. February 21, 2021.
- ↑ Hohmann, James; Summers, Juana (January 14, 2011). "Priebus steps into the spotlight". Politico. http://www.politico.com/story/2011/01/priebus-steps-into-the-spotlight-047644.
- ↑ Mazzei, Patricia (November 19, 2016). Before making his name in politics, Priebus was a force at Miami law school. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/election/article115768153.html. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
- ↑ New RNC Chairman Elected. February–March 2011. p. 21. http://issuu.com/orthodoxmarketplace/docs/orthodox-observer-1263-febmar-2011. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
- ↑ "RNC Message Celebrating Orthodox Easter". GOP.com. GOP. May 1, 2016.
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