Biden Administration’s Senior White House Lawyer to Depart
White House counsel Stuart Delery will be leaving his position next month after serving nearly three years under President Joe Biden. Delery has been involved in helping Biden with legal considerations relating to the pandemic response, Republican investigations, and major legislation. He joined Biden’s team after the 2020 election and became the first openly gay person to hold the position. The White House has not yet announced Delery’s successor. His departure comes amidst ongoing investigations and inquiries into Biden’s son, COVID-19 origins, and classified documents. Delery’s role as chief White House lawyer involved advising Biden on key legislation, such as the American Rescue Plan and infrastructure bill. He also played a key role in implementing new rules at the U.S.-Mexico border regarding asylum processes. The decision to leave was reportedly long planned and not influenced by external factors.
