Biden Administration Faces Allegations of Toxic Work Environment in Advance Office
Multiple staffers and former employees have accused key figures in President Biden's Advance Office of verbal abuse and mismanagement, prompting an investigation.
- Dozens of staffers in the Biden Administration's Advance Office have reported a toxic work environment, with allegations of verbal abuse and mismanagement.
- Former Associate Director Ian Mellul and former Press Advance Director Brie Moore resigned following complaints and an investigation by the White House Counsel’s Office.
- Staffers have accused Ryan Montoya, the current Director of Scheduling and Advance, of ignoring complaints and engaging in verbal abuse.
- The Advance Office, responsible for the president’s public appearances, is described as one of the most taxing jobs in any presidential administration.
- Deputy Press Secretary Andrew Bates stated that President Biden is 'deeply proud of his advance staff' and grateful for their service.