Steve Holland

WASHINGTON (Reuters] – President Joe Biden prepares to fight in November’s midterm elections. He hopes that his Democrats will retain control of Congress.

Cedric Richmond is a former Democratic representative from Louisiana to the U.S House of Representatives. He was the White House’s director of Public Engagement and has been an important adviser for Biden ever since his campaign. A person who was briefed said that Richmond will be moving to the private sector.

According to the source, Richmond will be appointed as a Senior Advisor to the Democratic National Committee. He or she will help with fundraising and publicizing the party’s message.

Anita Dunn, the longtime adviser to Biden on politics and public relations, is now back at the White House. She left last July in order to go to work for her communications company, according to a second source.

Reuters last week reported that Gina McCarthy, White House climate advisor, plans to resign. Multiple administration sources confirm that Jen Psaki, White House climate adviser, will be leaving in the coming weeks. This could include several other members of the White House Press Team, as multiple sources suggest.

The White House has a tradition of warning staff well in advance of the Presidential and Midterm Elections that they must leave with sufficient time or remain until the end. It is not clear if Ron Klain, Biden’s chief staffer, has sent such a memo.

Many analysts predict that Republicans could win the House of Representatives and the Senate this November. As voters consider inflation which rose to 40 years on Biden’s watch, while progressive groups are disappointed by Biden’s climate progress and on social issues, they will stay away from the polls.

Psaki said Monday that Richmond would be leaving for “a new important role” in the future. He also stated to reporters Monday that it was something the president “is excited about and has requested him to do.” The New York Times first reported his departure.

Multiple White House sources said that Karine Jean-Pierre is Psaki’s principal deputy press secretary. She will be taking over as Psaki’s replacement.

Biden made a prediction on the West Coast that Democrats might win more U.S. Senate Seats in November’s Midterms. It would strengthen his party’s majority, which would allow him to implement his agenda even though his approval rating is low. [L2N2WJ2SQ]