After the 2008 U.S. presidential election, President Barack Obama appointed Emanuel to serve as White House chief of staff. In October 2010, Emanuel resigned as chief of staff to run in the 2011 Chicago mayoral election. Emanuel won with 55% of the vote over five other candidates in the non-partisan mayoral election.

Apr 2, 2014 · Politician Rahm Emanuel was White House Chief of Staff to President Barack Obama and served as Mayor of Chicago from 2011 to 2019.

Jan 20, 2025 · Rahm Emanuel, American Democratic politician who was an adviser to U.S. President Bill Clinton (1993–99) before being elected to the U.S. House of Representatives (2003–09). He later was chief of staff to U.S. President Barack Obama (2009–10), mayor of Chicago (2011–19), and U.S. ambassador to Japan (2021–25).

To navigate the process of health reform, President Obama turned to his chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, a consummate deal maker, who helped stock the West Wing with an all-star lineup of...

Jan 16, 2017 · President Barack Obama met with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Monday during the World Series champion Chicago Cubs' visit to the White House, capping off two terms of a close relationship...

President Barack Obama hugs outgoing White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel after announcing Emanuel's departure in the East Room of the White House, Jump to main content

On November 6, 2008 Emanuel accepted an offer from President-elect Barack Obama to become the White House Chief of Staff in Obama's administration, which begins on January 20, 2009. Emanuel is seen as a strong leader with powerful political fundraising abilities.

On November 6, 2008 Emanuel accepted an offer from President-elect Barack Obama to become the White House Chief of Staff in Obama's administration, which begins on January 20, 2009. Emanuel is seen as a strong leader with powerful political fundraising abilities.

Dec 2, 2008 · When Barack Obama asked Congressman Rahm Emanuel to be his White House chief-of-staff, few political insiders were surprised. The Chicago politician and chairman of the House Democratic...

Rahm Emanuel is a Jewish American politician and policy maker who served as the Mayor of Chicago and Chief of Staff to President Barack Obama. He was appointed by President Joe Biden to be the U.S. Ambassador to Japan.