Republican National Committee (RNC) chief of staff Mike Reed announced to colleagues on Tuesday that he would be concluding his tenure in his current role within the next month as he transitions into the private sector.
According to a source familiar with the matter, Reed informed RNC staff, stating, “About a year ago, I told the chair I needed to move on for a variety of personal reasons, and we agreed that I would serve as chief of staff until the 2024 Winter Meeting.”
“I have a growing family who needs and deserves my attention, and I would never want to serve as Chief of Staff through the year we are about to have if I could not devote 100% of myself to it,” he added, as reported by the source. “While I have accepted a position in the private sector and won’t be working in a political job this cycle, I will be a passionate advocate for our nominee from the outside and continue to help this building however I am able.”
The news of Reed’s impending departure was initially disclosed by Politico, which indicated that he will be joining Cornerstone Government Affairs. The outlet cited two individuals familiar with the matter who stated that Reed had been preparing to transition out of the RNC over the past year.
RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel expressed gratitude for Reed’s service, stating, “In the chaotic world of D.C. and the RNC, Mike Reed has been a calm and steady hand as our Chief of Staff. I will miss having Mike guide me and our staff but I am so happy and excited for his next adventure and that he will be able to spend more time with his wife Alice and their beautiful children.”
As both political parties gear up for a potentially volatile presidential election, former President Trump recently hinted at potential changes within the RNC. Trump appointed McDaniel as chair of the RNC following his victory in 2016.
