Changes in White House Staff Access to President Trump
The number of individuals with direct access to the president will be more limited when Donald Trump takes office in two weeks, as incoming chief of staff Susie Wiles seeks to streamline the new West Wing operation. The transition team is cutting back on the number of top White House staff members with the designation of “assistant to the president.”
Key Points
- Incoming chief of staff Susie Wiles is seeking to limit direct access to the president
- The transition team is cutting back on the number of “assistant to the president” designations
- Senior staff will primarily direct information flow to Trump
Pros
- Streamlining the White House operation
- Directing the flow of information to Trump
Cons
- Limiting the number of staff members with direct access to the president