Staff Reports
Anita Dunn, a key player in the Biden administration, is making her grand exit from the White House right after President Biden decided to throw in the towel for a second term. Talk about timing! It appears Dunn, who played a critical role in orchestrating Biden’s win against former President Donald Trump in 2020, will be heading to the super PAC Future Forward as a senior adviser. This new venture is expected to keep her busy supporting Vice President Kamala Harris’s 2024 presidential campaign. It’s a classic switcheroo—moving from the White House to root for the next Democratic contender.
As the first staff member packing her bags post-declaration of withdrawal, Dunn’s departure isn’t exactly a ringing endorsement for Biden’s tenure. Notably, she was reportedly left out of the loop regarding Biden’s decision to not seek reelection. In a twist that could easily be a subplot from a political drama, Dunn was only informed of his decision shortly before it went public. After all the strategizing and back-and-forth, one has to wonder if Dunn felt like the last kid picked for dodgeball.
Longtime adviser Anita Dunn to become first person to depart WH after Biden withdrawal: Report https://t.co/SEyNTzXZ9G
— John Solomon (@jsolomonReports) July 30, 2024
The Biden camp might be shedding a tear over this news since he hailed Dunn as an “invaluable part” of his team. Apparently, her intellectual prowess and experience helped deliver results that apparently set the bar for “historic.” However, it’s worth noting that even the most stalwart allies can falter. Dunn was part of the team that prepared Biden for a presidential debate where the family criticized his performance. Sounds like a classic case of “we tried our best.”
For all her so-called virtues, it seems Dunn’s legacy of “unfailingly supportive” assistance and mentorship has a new canvas now. Future Forward, where Dunn will now channel her energy, has already pledged a staggering $300 million to bolster Kamala Harris’s bid for the Oval Office. Dunn’s departure coincides with what is shaping up to be a chaotic election cycle, leaving questions about whether this move will save face for her or the Biden team.
While this new role has Dunn at the helm, guiding support for Harris, it also underscores a tense atmosphere in a White House that’s scrambling for stability as it edges closer to the election. It might be safe to say Biden could be losing more than just a trusted adviser; he’s losing a lifeline full of political acumen during a critical time. The question remains—how many more aides are packing their bags as they contemplate their future in this ever-shifting political landscape?
