President Joe Bidenās personal aide, Stephen Goepfert, is leaving the White House for another role.
CNN reported on Tuesday that Goepfert is leaving for a role at the Transportation Department.
āFrom the campaign to the White House, Stephen Goepfert has been by my side,ā Biden said in a statement.
He added, āIn moments big, small, and extraordinary, heās been a trusted and loyal confidant who everyone counts on and who always delivers. Jill and I will miss Stephen, but weāre proud that he will continue to serve the American people in his new role in the Biden-Harris administration as he continues his career in public service.ā
Jacob Spreyer, who is now serving as the official White House receptionist, will reportedly take Goepfertās place.
āI have worked with and seen many body people over the years, Stephen is at the top,ā White House chief of staff Ron Klain said, as CNN reported.
He continued, āItās a tough and grueling job, and no one has done it with the competence, kindness, and warmth that he has.ā
Steve Ricchetti, counselor to Biden, also told CNN, āYouāre literally at the border of where the Presidentās privacy and public duties sit ā you have to have the right touch and right skill center set.ā
He explained that Goepfert had the āability and the willingness to help the President navigate everything he did throughout the day. That ends up being a critical role.ā
Additionally, Annie Tomasini, another aide, praised Goepfert.
āYou name it, Stephen did it,ā Tomasini said, adding, āI donāt think people can quite grasp the pressures on him.ā
Bidenās office is not the only one that has experienced departures.
CNN noted last month that Vice President Kamala Harrisās office had seen a regular occurrence of exits since late 2021.
