About
Reinhold Richard "Reince" Priebus, born in 1972, is an American politician, attorney, and naval officer. He is best known for serving as the chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC) from 2011 to 2017. Following this, he briefly served as White House Chief of Staff during the initial months of Donald Trump's presidency. He has since returned to practicing law.
Career Timeline
RNC Chairman
Elected Chairman of the Republican National Committee.
Leads Trump Victory Effort
Helped lead the Republican party to victory in the presidential election.
White House Chief of Staff
Appointed White House Chief of Staff under President Trump.
Resigns as Chief of Staff
Resigns from his position as White House Chief of Staff.
Practicing Attorney
Returns to practicing law.
Attorney and Political Commentator
Continues to work as an attorney and provides political commentary.
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Last updated: February 25, 2026