Chief of Staff to the United States Secretary of State
Supporting staff to the United States Secretary of State
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The chief of staff to the secretary of state is the coordinator of the supporting staff and primary aide to the United States secretary of state.[1][2] Matt Rhodes is serving as chief of staff since May 26, 2026 of the second Trump administration.[3]
AppointerUnited States Secretary of State
WebsiteState Department Description
| Chief of Staff to the Secretary of State | |
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Seal of the United States Department of State | |
Incumbent since May 26, 2026Matt Rhodes | |
| Appointer | United States Secretary of State |
| Website | State Department Description |
List of chiefs of staff to the secretary of state
- Elaine Shocas (1997 – 2001)[4]
- Lawrence Wilkerson (2002 – January 2005)
- Brian Gunderson (January 28, 2005 – January 20, 2009)
- Cheryl Mills (January 21, 2009 – February 1, 2013)
- David Wade (February 1, 2013 – March 8, 2015)
- Jonathan Finer (March 8, 2015 – January 20, 2017)
- Margaret Peterlin (February 12, 2017 – March 31, 2018)
- Suzy George (January 20, 2021 – January 20, 2025)
- Mike Needham (January 20, 2025 – September 15, 2025)
- Daniel Holler (September 19, 2025 – May 26, 2026)
- Matt Rhodes (May 26, 2026 – present)
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