WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s chief of staff, Ron Klain, is preparing to leave his post in the coming weeks, a high-profile departure as the White House faces two years of a divided Congress and prepares for an expected reelection bid, people familiar with the matter said.
Klain has informed Biden of his plans to leave, but the timing of his exit remains fluid, according to the people familiar, who spoke on condition of anonymity. The White House declined comment.
Klain’s departure will immediately spur speculation about his successor, though it’s not yet clear who that would be. The White House chief of staff is among the most powerful figures in Washington, and plays a crucial role in shaping the president’s agenda, liaising with Congress and acting as a gatekeeper.
