Biden Conducts Follow-up Personnel Changes in White House Staff Centered on Close Aides

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[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] U.S. President-elect Joe Biden announced the appointments of nine White House staff members on the 17th (local time), following the appointment of his Chief of Staff.

The Biden transition team announced that Mike Donilon, a longtime close aide who has served as Biden's senior strategist during the campaign, was appointed as Senior Advisor, and Jen O'Malley Dillon, the campaign's chief of staff, was selected as Deputy Chief of Staff.

Steve Ricchetti, who served as the campaign co-chair, will also join the White House as a Senior Advisor. He is a close aide who served as Biden's third Chief of Staff during his vice presidency.

Congressman Cedric Richmond, who served as the campaign co-chair and is African American, was appointed as Senior Advisor and Director of External Affairs. Congressman Richmond is also known to be close to James Clyburn, the Democratic House Majority Whip, who wields significant influence within the African American community in the U.S.

Dana Remus, who was the campaign's legal counsel, will serve as legal counsel, and Julie Chavez Rodriguez, granddaughter of labor activist Cesar Chavez, will be responsible for coordination between the White House and local governments.

President-elect Biden expressed his pleasure in announcing the appointments, stating, "America faces tremendous challenges, and these individuals will bring diverse perspectives and dedication to responding to these challenges and to the emergence of a stronger and more united nation."

Earlier, on the 11th, Biden appointed his closest aide Ron Klain as the inaugural White House Chief of Staff, continuing to bring longtime trusted aides into the White House.

However, this round of appointments did not include the White House National Security Advisor or spokesperson. U.S. media predict that it will take a little more time before cabinet appointments are finalized.

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