Steve Ricchetti
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Steven J. Ricchetti is an American political aide serving as a Counselor to the President under President Joe Biden. He was the chairman of Joe Biden's 2020 presidential campaign. Ricchetti previously served as Chief of Staff to Vice President Biden during the Obama administration and Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations under President Bill Clinton. In between stints in Democratic administrations, Ricchetti has worked as a lobbyist.
Ricchetti (left) in the Oval Office with senior White House advisors, 2014
Ricchetti with President Joe Biden and Ron Klain in the Oval Office, 2021
Counselor to the President
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Counselor to the President is a title used by high-ranking political advisors to the president of the United States and senior members of the White House Office.
President Ford and Counselor Robert Hartmann looking over paperwork concerning the selection of a new vice president, 1974
President Reagan holds an oval office staff meeting on his first full day in office. Front left, Counselor to the President Edwin Meese.
"The Troika". From left to right: White House Chief of Staff James Baker, Counselor to the President Ed Meese and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Michael Deaver at the White House, December 2, 1981.
Counselor to the President Karen Hughes and First Lady Laura Bush, June 28, 2002.