White House Chief of Staff
Oval Office manager
The White House Chief of Staff is the highest-ranking staff member in the executive branch of the U.S. government, serving as senior advisor to the president and managing daily operations of the White House.
The position functions as gatekeeper—controlling access to the president and coordinating policy priorities across departments.
The Chief of Staff told reporters the president would not be taking questions.
- politicsGovernmental power struggles
- gatekeeperOne controlling entry
- behind the scenesOut of public view
- daily briefingRecurring informational summary
- chiefTop-ranking leader
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