The White House press secretary for Jill Biden is departing

Updated on July 27, 2022 11:52 AM by admin

Michael Larosa

News channels were informed by a White House source that Michael LaRosa, who has been serving as the press secretary for the first lady, Dr. Jill Biden, would be leaving his post. LaRosa has been with the White House since 2007.

Biden's spokesman

During the presidential campaign in 2019, LaRosa assumed the role of Biden's spokesman; she was then promoted to the position of press secretary in January 2021. In September, he was promoted to the position of special assistant to the President, which was an extra title.

Michael’s contribution

"Michael has contributed an encyclopedic understanding of politics and media to my team as my spokesperson and advisor for over three years," the first lady said in an interview with Media. "From the campaign to the White House, he has brought this expertise."

"On a team as small as ours, the bonds of friendship and commitment may last a lifetime; we will miss Michael. Despite this, we couldn't be happier for him as he starts a new phase in his professional life."

Larosa's resignation

According to the official, word of LaRosa's resignation has been circulating within the East Wing for the past few weeks. The official cited the desire for LaRosa to assist with three high-profile foreign trips for the first lady as a reason for extending the timeline of his departure. LaRosa's departure is expected to take place in the coming weeks.

LaRosa's future plans

Media was informed by a source familiar with LaRosa's future plans that he will be remaining in the Washington, District of Columbia area and will be joining Hamilton Place Strategies, a public relations firm, as a managing director.

Position of press secretary

The media attempted to get a word from LaRosa on his leaving, but they did not obtain a response from him.

According to a White House insider who spoke with Media, the hunt for LaRosa's replacement in the East Wing is now underway. At this time, applications for the position of press secretary for the first lady are being reviewed and examined.