President Joe Biden says former Obama administration attorney Ed Siskel is the new White House counsel.
Siskel, who’ll begin in September, takes over during a critical time at the White House, when Biden isand congressional and judicial investigations into his administration and family are swirling.
“Ed Siskel’s many years of experience in public service and a career defending the rule of law make him the perfect choice to serve as my next White House Counsel,” Biden said in a statement. Biden’s personal attorney remains Bob Bauer, who represents the Democratic president in his personal capacity, most notably in matters related toThe White House counsel’s job is to advise on legal and policy questions related to the presidency. The office is the primary White House contact for the Justice Department, and it handles presidential pardons, works on judicial appointments and reviews legislation.
This year will be a thorny one: House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., is facing pressure to impeach Biden over unproven claims of financial misconduct, Biden’s son Hunter is under federal investigation, and former President Donald Trump has been charged with federal and state crimes as he seeks the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
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