LaBolt helped the Facebook CEO manage criticism of $400 million in donations to election offices in 2020.
LaBolt, known for being unafraid to demand article corrections, likely will bring a more assertive style to the position than Bedingfield, who was largely unseen and unheard of by reporters during her two years in office — with the exception of helming some briefings last year before the press secretary job went to Karine Jean-Pierre.
Anita Dunn, a senior Biden adviser who rejoined the West Wing last May, is believed to be the current driving force in White House messaging. Dunn, 65, is a former Obama White House communications director and is married to Bob Bauer, Biden’s personal attorney in special counsel Robert Hur’s investigation.
Anita Dunn, a senior Biden adviser, is believed to be the current driving force in White House messaging.Bedingfield was largely unseen and unheard of by reporters during her two years in office, according to reports.
LaBolt will also be the first openly gay White House communications director, the administration noted.“Since my time as Vice President, Kate has been a loyal and trusted adviser, through thick and thin,” Biden said.
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