The Executive Office of the President The executive branch has two key parts that carry out its duties Office of the President Cabinet

Executive Office of the President (EOP) Made up of 6 separate organizations White House Staff National Security Council Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Council of Economic Advisers National Economic Council Vice President

1st White House Staff 1st POTUS George Washington Did not have a receptionist Had to hire his own nephews to be his personal assistants Paid them out of his own pocket

Today’s White House Staff Appointed by the POTUS Does not need Senate approval Led by Chief of Staff Reince Priebus Runs the White House Keeps POTUS on schedule

Other Staff Members Deputy Chief of Staff Katie Walsh Does everything Chief of Staff tells her too. Manages Senior Advisors to POTUS

Other Staff Members Senior Advisors Stephen Miller Jared Kushner Ivanka’s Husband Work with POTUS daily on national issues

Other Staff Members Press Secretary Sean Spicer Works as voice of the White House Works with the press Also, hilarious on SNL

Other Staff Members Chief Strategist Counselor to the President Steve Bannon *Also serves on NSC Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway Senior Counselor on Economic Issues Dina Powell

National Security Council (NSC) Set up in 1947 Goal is to improve coordination agencies dealing with national security: Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) State Department Led by Rex Tillerson Defense Department Led by General James Mattis

Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Established in 1970 (predecessor was 1921 ‘Bureau of the Budget’) Key tool for POTUS Prepares president’s budget proposal to Congress Evaluates effectiveness of agency programs and policies and sets priorities 529 Employees

Council of Economic Advisors Set up in 1946 Gives POTUS economic advice 3 member staff of economists Try to warn POTUS of any changes in: American economy World economy How do they know what to watch for? The Stock Market Presently, these positions are vacant

National Economic Council Set up in 1993 by President Clinton Monitors and advises POTUS on U.S. trade Industry Current director under Trump: Gary Cohn

Vice President VP Mike Pence Has his own staff Usually given a role over a specific policy area What will Pence’s focus be…?

Trump’s Cabinet…

First Lady of the United States Currently: Melania Trump Only ceremonial duties Dolley Madison was said to be first to be called “First Lady”

First Lady of the United States At least 13 non-spouses have served in this role (example: for bachelors or widows) The role of FLOTUS has evolved Office of the First Lady Has her own Chief of Staff, Press Secretary, Social Secretary, etc. Lindsay Reynolds (Chief of Staff) Anna Cristina “Rickie” Niceta Lloyd (Social Secretary) – below

FLOTUS Causes Pat Nixon encouraged volunteerism and traveled extensively abroad Betty Ford supported women's rights Rosalynn Carter aided those with mental disabilities Nancy Reagan founded the Just Say No drug awareness campaign Barbara Bush promoted literacy Hillary Clinton sought to reform the healthcare system in the U.S. Laura Bush supported women's rights groups, and encouraged childhood literacy Michelle Obama supported military families and tried to tackle childhood obesity Melania Trump… cyberbullying?