A White House official acknowledged there could be more staff changes in the coming months. But several trusted advisers of the President are expected to remain, giving the West Wing a sense of stability, even as “fresh legs” are coming on board.
McDonough, National Security Adviser Susan Rice, senior adviser Valerie Jarrett, and Deputy Chief of Staff Anita Decker Breckenridge (another longtime Obama aide), are all expected to remain at the White House until the end of Obama’s presidency, an official said with the caveat that no blood oaths have been taken.
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U.S. Digital Services Administrator Mikey Dickerson, Intergovernmental Affairs Director Jerry Abramson, National Security Council Chief of Staff Suzy George, Chief Technology Officer Megan Smith, and White House Counsel Neil Eggleston were all cited as examples of fresh voices joining the administration, as well as expected incoming cabinet members Ash Carter at Defense and Loretta Lynch at Justice.
