President Trump Names Rep. Mark Meadows As Next Chief Of Staff

President Trump announced in a series of tweets that Mark Meadows will replace Mick Mulvaney as the acting White House chief of staff. Mulvaney will become the US Special Envoy for Northern Ireland. The staff change had been rumored for months, but Trump waited until after his impeachment trial to make the change. Meadows, a strong supporter of Trump, was offered the job on Thursday, though his start date is not yet announced. Meadows' current term in the House was set to end in 2021.

Who did the president announce as the new acting chief of staff?

• Lindsey Graham

• Nancy Pelosi

• Mark Meadows

• Mick Mulvaney

What new position will Mulvaney take on after his role as acting chief of staff?

• US Ambassador to the UK

• US Special Envoy for Northern Ireland

• Secretary of State

• White House Press Secretary

Why did the president delay the announcement of the new chief of staff?

• He was waiting for the end of the impeachment trial.

• He was considering other candidates.

• He wanted to announce it during a press conference.

• He was waiting for Meadows to finish his term.

What was Mark Meadows' political position before being appointed as acting chief of staff?

• Senator from North Carolina

• Governor of North Carolina

• Mayor of Charlotte

• Representative from North Carolina

When was Mark Meadows offered the position of acting chief of staff?

• On a Friday

• On a Wednesday

• On a Thursday

• On a Monday