President Joe Biden is dispatching two of his senior-most White House advisers to bolster his Delaware-based reelection campaign as his focus shifts to the general election in November. The moves of his deputy chief of staff Jen O’Malley Dillon, his 2020 campaign manager, and senior adviser Mike Donilon to the campaign had been expected, and campaign aides insisted it was not signs of a broader shakeup. Though some prominent Democrats had expressed worries about Biden’s operation in Wilmington, campaign manager Julie Chavez Rodriguez is keeping her role. The announcement comes on the same day as the New Hampshire primary, where former President Donald Trump is looking to lock in his path toward the GOP nomination.
Quick Read
- Senior White House Advisers Join Biden’s Campaign: Jen O’Malley Dillon and Mike Donilon, senior White House advisers, are transitioning to President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign.
- No Major Campaign Shake-up: The shift of O’Malley Dillon and Donilon to the campaign is not seen as a major overhaul but was anticipated. Julie Chavez Rodriguez remains the campaign manager.
- Timing Coincides with New Hampshire Primary: The announcement comes as the New Hampshire primary unfolds, with Donald Trump seeking to solidify his position in the GOP race.
- Chavez Rodriguez Welcomes Their Expertise: Campaign manager Julie Chavez Rodriguez expressed enthusiasm about having the strategic skills of O’Malley Dillon and Donilon in the campaign.
- Aides to Focus on Political Roles for Election: The move allows these aides to engage more directly in political activities, with Donilon focusing on advertising and strategy, and O’Malley Dillon concentrating on organizing and electoral operations.
- Shift Reported by The New York Times: The transition of O’Malley Dillon to Biden’s campaign was initially reported by The New York Times.
The Associated Press has the story:
Biden bolsters campaign with 2 top White House aides as focus turns to general election
Newslooks- WASHINGTON (AP) —
President Joe Biden is dispatching two of his senior-most White House advisers to bolster his Delaware-based reelection campaign as his focus shifts to the general election in November.
The moves of his deputy chief of staff Jen O’Malley Dillon, his 2020 campaign manager, and senior adviser Mike Donilon to the campaign had been expected, and campaign aides insisted it was not signs of a broader shakeup. Though some prominent Democrats had expressed worries about Biden’s operation in Wilmington, campaign manager Julie Chavez Rodriguez is keeping her role. The announcement comes on the same day as the New Hampshire primary, where former President Donald Trump is looking to lock in his path toward the GOP nomination.
“Mike and Jen were essential members of the senior team that helped President Biden and Vice President Harris earn the most votes in American history in 2020, and we’re thrilled to have their leadership and strategic prowess focused full-time on sending them back to the White House for four more years,” said Chavez Rodriguez in a statement.
An aide said the staffing shifts allow the aides, who have been key to managing Biden’s political activities and messaging inside the White House, to take on more overtly political roles on the campaign ahead of an expected campaign against Trump. The campaign said Donilon would focus on advertising and strategy, while O’Malley Dillon would work on organizing and the electoral mechanics.
O’Malley Dillon’s move was first reported by The New York Times.
