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Reince PriebusAmerican lawyer and Republican politician, future White House Chief of Staff in the Donald Trump administration
Date of Birth: 18.03.1972
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Legal and Professional Career
- Political Career
- White House Chief of Staff
- Personal Life
- Legacy
Rein Priebus: American Lawyer, Politician, and White House Chief of Staff
Early Life and Education
Reinhold Richard Priebus was born on March 18, 1972, in Dover, New Jersey, to Richard Priebus, a German-American, and Dimitra (Rula) Pitsilos, a Greek-American. His mother worked as a real estate agent, and his father was an electrician. His middle name, "Reins," is a shortened form of his grandfather's name, Reinhold W. Priebus.
Priebus attended Pleasant Prairie Elementary School and graduated from George Nelson Tremper High School in 1990. He earned a B.A. in English and Political Science cum laude from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 1994 and a J.D. cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law in 1998. He was the president of the National Student Republican Committee and was involved in several political campaigns while still a student.
Legal and Professional Career
After graduating from law school, Priebus returned to Wisconsin and joined the law firm Michael Best & Friedrich. He became a partner in 2006, practicing in the litigation and corporate groups.
Political Career
In 2007, Priebus was elected Chairman of the Republican Party of Wisconsin, becoming the youngest person to hold this position. He led the party to success in the 2010 elections, winning control of the state Senate and Assembly and electing Scott Walker as governor.
In 2011, Priebus was elected Chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC). He served in this role until 2017, overseeing the party's platform and national strategy.
White House Chief of Staff
On November 13, 2016, it was announced that Priebus would serve as White House Chief of Staff in the administration of President-elect Donald Trump. He held this position for six months before resigning in July 2017.
Personal Life
Priebus is married to Sally Lynn Priebus, whom he met in high school. They have two children, Jack and Grace. He is a practicing Greek Orthodox Christian and a member of the Order of Saint Andrew.
Legacy
Priebus is known for his strategic thinking, ability to build consensus, and commitment to conservative principles. He has been described as a skilled negotiator and a loyal supporter of President Trump.
