Jacob Reses is an American political advisor serving as Chief of Staff to Vice President JD Vance since January 20, 2025. He previously served as Chief of Staff to Senator JD Vance during his term in the United States Senate.
Early life and education
Reses was born in New Jersey and attended Trocki Hebrew Academy, a Modern Orthodox Jewish day school in Margate, New Jersey.[1] He attended Mainland Regional High School in Linwood, New Jersey where he graduated as valedictorian. He later enrolled at Princeton University, where he majored in the School of Public and International Affairs. During his time at Princeton, Reses was actively involved in campus politics, serving as president of the College Republicans and contributing to student publications.[2]
Early political career
After graduating from Princeton in 2013, Reses began his political career as an intern for the Hillary Clinton campaign.[3] He later worked for the Daily Caller, a conservative news website founded by Tucker Carlson.[4] Reses also served as a legislative assistant for Senator Josh Hawley and as deputy chief counsel to Senator Ted Cruz.[5]
Chief of Staff to JD Vance
In 2023, Reses was appointed Chief of Staff to then Senator JD Vance, who represented Ohio in the United States Senate. In this capacity, Reses managed the senator's legislative agenda and staff operations.[6]
Following JD Vance's election as Vice President of the United States in 2024, Reses was appointed Chief of Staff to the Vice President. In this role, he oversees the Vice President's staff, manages the Vice President's schedule, and determines meeting access.[7]
Personal life
Reses is of Jewish heritage.[8]
References
- ^ "Meet JD Vance's Jewish Chief of Staff Jacob Reses". The Times of Israel. December 2024.
- ^ "Princeton Alumni Spotlight: Jacob Reses". The Daily Princetonian. December 2024.
- ^ "Trump Transition Staff Profiles: Jacob Reses". Notus.org. January 2025.
- ^ "Jacob Reses and the Rise of Conservative Media". Notus.org. January 2025.
- ^ "Senate Leadership: Profiles of Key Staff". Congressional Quarterly. 2023.
- ^ "JD Vance's Staff: Jacob Reses". Senate.gov. 2023.
- ^ "Vice President's Office Appoints New Chief of Staff". White House. January 2025.[dead link]
- ^ "Meet JD Vance's Jewish Chief of Staff Jacob Reses". The Times of Israel. December 2024.
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