Michael LaRosa, press secretary for FLOTUS Dr. Jill Biden, has announced he will be leaving the White House; LaRosa’s departure has been planned for a couple of weeks, according to reports.
“LaRosa began serving as Biden’s spokesperson in 2019 during the presidential campaign and was appointed press secretary in January 2021. In September, he was given the additional title of special assistant to the President,” CNN reports.
“For nearly three years, from the campaign to the White House, Michael has brought an encyclopedic knowledge of politics and media to my team as my spokesperson and adviser,” the first lady told CNN. “On a small team, loyalty and friendship are lifelong — we will miss Michael. However, we are excited for him to begin a new chapter in his career.”
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