White House Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu Steps Down, Joins Biden's Reelection Campaign
Landrieu, who oversaw the disbursement of over $1.2 trillion in infrastructure spending, will be replaced by Deputy Chief of Staff Natalie Quillian.
- Mitch Landrieu, the White House Infrastructure Coordinator, is stepping down from his role after overseeing the implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for two years.
- Landrieu, a former mayor of New Orleans and lieutenant governor of Louisiana, has been instrumental in the disbursement of over $1.2 trillion in infrastructure spending, funding over 40,000 projects across the country.
- He is expected to join President Joe Biden's reelection campaign as its national co-chair, a move that has been confirmed by multiple reports.
- Landrieu's role in the White House will be taken over by Deputy Chief of Staff Natalie Quillian, who currently oversees the implementation of major bills enacted under Biden.
- During his tenure, Landrieu faced criticism from Republican-led states who objected to funding being tied to social welfare programs.