WH Communications Director To Step Down

JUL 6 2022·Updated SEP 20 2022

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The Facts

On Wed., the Biden admin. announced that White House (WH) Communications Director Kate Bedingfield will be stepping down from the position later this month.
Independent
The WH lauded Bedingfield, calling her "a longtime trusted aide to President Biden and a senior strategist both in the administration and on his winning campaign."
FOX News
Bedingfield previously worked as deputy campaign manager on Biden's 2020 campaign, and as his communications director when he was vice president.
CNN
The announcement follows the movement of several other key staffers, including White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki and Rapid Response Director Mike Gwin earlier this year.
FOX News
The turnover also comes as the Biden admin. faces several issues, including soaring inflation, the war in Ukraine and the president's low approval ratings.
CNN

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The Spin

Republican narrative

This latest announcement adds Bedingfield to a growing list of White House departures, and, while officials may say otherwise, it indicates tension and frustration within the administration. It's not a coincidence that the recent turnover follows Biden's poor approval ratings, and further resignations should be expected.

New York Post

Democratic narrative

The recent White House resignations are merely a reflection of the natural progression of staff members. Although the turnover is slightly more accelerated than usual, it aligns with a broader trend in the economy that has seen high turnover in all industries.