Washington —White House Communications Director Kate Bedingfield will be heading to the White House in the near future. I plan to quit my role. House aide confirmed Thursday.
Bedingfield was Biden's inner key in recent years, after serving as Communication Director when Biden was Vice President and Deputy Campaign Manager in the 2020 presidential election. I am a player. The White House aide said Bedingfield was standing beside her to spend more time with her husband and young children. The Wall Street Journalfirst reportedher imminent departure.
"Without Kate Bedingfield's talent and tenacity, Donald Trump could still be in the White House, and rescue plans and infrastructure laws haven't been realized yet. And Ketanji Brown Jackson may not be sitting at the Supreme Court. " Chief of Staff Ron Klain said in a statement praising Bedingfield. "She has played a major role in everything the President has achieved through campaigns since his second term as Vice President, and since coming to the White House. Her strategic insights into the President's agenda. Dedication, and his hard work, is unmatched. "
Klein said Bedingfield" advances Biden's agenda from the outside. " Will continue to be an important player above. "
Her exact departure date is unknown. Bedingfield's retirement comes shortly after former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki resigned from her role and was replaced by current White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.
At the time of the change, executive officials often point out that Westwing is a rewarding yet stressful place to work, and it is not uncommon to resign during the president's term. ..
In addition to Pusaki, many young press aides have left the White House for other occasions within the administration.
Bo Erickson is a reporter covering the White House of CBS News Digital.
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