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Mitch Landrieu, co-chair of President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign, dismissed concerns about Biden's physical and mental fitness, citing former President Donald Trump's alleged confusion. He also addressed reports of panic among Democrats, asserting that Biden will not quit and will continue to demonstrate his accomplishments.
Mitch Landrieu, the infrastructure implementation coordinator and senior adviser in the Biden administration, is leaving the White House to join President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign as national co-chair. Landrieu played a key role in overseeing the dispersal of funding for infrastructure projects and was praised by Biden for his efforts in rebuilding the country. His move to the campaign comes amid concerns about the campaign structure, with some top Democrats suggesting that White House advisers should transition to the campaign.
White House infrastructure coordinator Mitch Landrieu is leaving his post after two years and is expected to advocate for President Joe Biden’s reelection. He was tasked with overseeing the investment of over $1 trillion in infrastructure projects and will be succeeded by deputy White House chief of staff Natalie Quillian. Landrieu, known for his work in rebuilding New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, also plans to work in the private sector promoting clean energy. He has been praised for his nonpartisan approach to infrastructure and faced criticism from some Republican governors over the implementation of the infrastructure law.
Mitch Landrieu is expected to leave his role as White House infrastructure coordinator in the coming months. Landrieu, who joined the White House nearly two years ago, was tasked with implementing the bipartisan infrastructure law. He and his team have been working on finding ways to fix America's crumbling infrastructure and establish a collaborative system with local communities for investments in various sectors. President Biden has praised Landrieu for his work on the law, which will deliver $550 billion in federal investments over five years. The exact timing of Landrieu's departure is uncertain.