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Biden Chief of Staff Steps Down, COVID Response Leader to Take Over Role

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Biden Chief of Staff Steps Down, COVID Response Leader to Take Over Role
White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain testifies before the Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery Subcommittee hearing on "Community Perspectives on Coronavirus Preparedness and Response" on Capitol Hill in Washington, on March 10, 2020. Nicholas KammI/AFP via Getty Images
Jeff Louderback
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White House chief of staff Ron Klain will step down from his role next week and be replaced by Jeff Zients, a former Obama administration official who spearheaded Biden’s coronavirus response team.

Klain announced the decision in a letter of resignation on Jan. 27. President Joe Biden confirmed the news in a statement.

Jeff Louderback
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Jeff Louderback covers news and features on the White House and executive agencies for The Epoch Times. He also reports on Senate and House elections. A professional journalist since 1990, Jeff has a versatile background that includes covering news and politics, business, professional and college sports, and lifestyle topics for regional and national media outlets.
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