Senior Biden Adviser Anita Dunn Leaving White House

Anita Dunn, a senior adviser to President Joe Biden who helped steer his 2020 election campaign, is leaving the White House.

“She’s not only a key senior member of our team that helped us win a historic election in 2020 – she’s also been an invaluable part of our White House. She’s tough and tested, and her experience and intellect have helped us deliver historic results for the American people,” Biden said.

The announcement was made after Biden this month exited his reelection campaign. Dunn’s departure is the first among Biden’s senior staff in the aftermath of that decision.

“I deeply value her counsel and friendship and I will continue to rely on her partnership and insights as we finish the job over the next six months,” Biden said.

A date for Dunn’s exit has not been publicized.

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Dunn served in the Biden administration between Jan. 20, 2021, and Aug. 12, 2021. She returned on May 5, 2022.

“It’s been an honor and privilege to serve in this White House, with this President and this team, during this transformational term,“ Dunn said in a statement to media outlets. ”I am grateful to President Biden and Vice President Harris for their leadership and giving me the opportunity to be part of what they have accomplished for the American people.”

Dunn’s husband, Bob Bauer, is Biden’s attorney. He was in the spotlight including following the 2020 election as the Trump campaign challenged the results.

Dunn was also the White House communications director in the Obama administration.

She has a long history of working in Democratic Party politics, starting as an intern in the Carter administration. She was also a managing director at SKDK, a prominent Democrat strategy group.

Dunn, 66, did not respond to a request for comment.

Ivan Pentchoukov and Reuters contributed to this report.