Richard Chalkey leaves White House for Farragut Partners
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Updated · POLITICO · May 7
Richard Chalkey leaves White House for Farragut Partners
3 articles · Updated · POLITICO · May 7
Chalkey, special assistant to the president for legislative affairs since February 2025, said his House, Senate and executive-branch experience offers clients a rare perspective.
He previously served in the first Trump administration, worked for Representative Nancy Mace and former Senator Mark Kirk, and held roles at Deloitte and the Premium Cigar Association.
His move follows other recent White House departures to the private sector, as Farragut, founded in 2016, advises clients in telecoms, technology, energy and healthcare.
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