- Abedin’s new job was announced Friday on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” show.
- Abedin started her political career as an intern in the Clinton White House and remained a close adviser to former first lady Hillary Clinton at least through he failed 2016 presidential campaign.
- He professional career was damaged by her marriage to disgraced former New York Democrat Rep. Anthony Weiner.
- Abedin, who recently published an autobiography, served as vice chairperson of Clinton’s 2016 campaign and was her long-time personal assistant.