Biden Announces New Chief Of Staff

Vice President Joe Biden announced Friday that Bruce Reed will assume the role of Chief of Staff for the Vice President’s office. 

Reed succeeds Ron Klain as Vice President Biden’s righthand man and has most recently worked for the Obama administration as Executive Director of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, or the Bowles-Simpson Commission. 

“I’ve known and admired Bruce for over 20 years,” said Vice President Biden.  “We worked closely together to pass the crime bill in the 1990s and I’ve frequently sought his advice and counsel in the years since.  He brings a unique blend of experience and perspective to this position and his leadership will be a tremendous asset to my office, and to the entire White House.  I’m also very pleased that my friend and closest advisor, Mike Donilon, will be returning to the White House in his role as Counselor.  His wit, humor and guidance have been missed and we are all very happy to have him back.”