Jacob Reses, Vice President Vance's Chief of Staff, to Depart by End of Summer
Jacob Reses, who has served as Vice President JD Vance's chief of staff since January 2025, will leave the position by the end of summer. Reses informed Vance of his departure plans several months ago after his wife became pregnant with their first child, and he has worked closely with Vance since his 2022 Senate campaign. The departure marks another staff transition in Vance's office, though administration officials praised Reses' work and suggested he may return to work with Vance in the future.
Jacob Reses, Vice President JD Vance's chief of staff since the Trump administration took office in January 2025, will depart his role by the end of summer. Reses informed Vance of his plans several months ago following his wife's pregnancy announcement. He has maintained a close working relationship with Vance dating back to the vice president's successful 2022 Senate campaign in Ohio, where he played a key role. Multiple Trump administration officials, including White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, publicly praised Reses' contributions and work ethic. Sources close to Vance indicated that Reses' departure would not preclude his return to the vice president's office in the future, and that Vance has maintained much of his core team from his Senate campaign.
What different sources said
- Washington ExaminerRight
Vance’s chief of staff to exit by summer’s end
- Fox NewsRight
Vice President JD Vance's chief of staff set to depart White House role
- NBC NewsLeft
Vance’s chief of staff to leave Trump administration
- NBC NewsLeft
Vance’s chief of staff to leave Trump administration
- The HillCenter
Vance chief of staff Jacob Reses to depart role
Vance’s Chief of Staff to Exit Administration
- Daily WireRight
Vance’s Most Trusted Adviser To Depart Trump Administration
- The Jerusalem PostRight
JD Vance's Jewish chief of staff and confidant to leave role shortly
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