Bill Stepien | |
|---|---|
 Stepien in 2022 | |
| White House Director of Political Affairs | |
| In office January 20, 2017 – December 7, 2018 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | David Simas |
| Succeeded by | Brian Jack |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Stepien |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Rutgers University, New Brunswick (BA) |
William Stepien is an American political consultant who served as the campaign manager for Donald Trump's 2020 presidential campaign beginning in July of that year. A member of the Republican Party, he was the White House Director of Political Affairs in the Trump administration from 2017 to 2018.[1]
Stepien managed both of Chris Christie's gubernatorial campaigns and served as his Deputy Chief of Staff before being fired in 2014 after Christie said he "lost confidence" in Stepien's judgment[2] for his role in the Fort Lee lane closure scandal, also known as Bridgegate, in which Stepien approved of the action, meant to embarrass a Democratic mayor.[3] [4]
- ^ "Trump Demotes Brad Parscale, His Campaign Manager". The New York Times. July 15, 2020. Retrieved July 15, 2020.
- ^ Johnson, Brent, and Susan K. Livio, "7 things to know about new Trump advisor jettisoned by Christie after Bridgegate", NJ.com, August 27, 2016. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
- ^ Gold, Matea; Costa, Robert (January 10, 2014). "Firing of Stepien deprives Christie of a key counselor". The Washington Post.
- ^ Matt Katz and Andrea Bernstein (December 16, 2016). "Fired After Bridgegate. Hired by Trump White House?".