Obama’s first chief of staff

The answer to the crossword clue “Obama’s first chief of staff is EMANUEL” is Rahm Emanuel. Rahm Emanuel is an American politician who served as the White House Chief of Staff for President Barack Obama from 2009 to 2010. Prior to becoming Chief of Staff, Emanuel served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 2003 to 2009, representing Illinois’s 5th congressional district. He is a member of the Democratic Party and has also served as a senior advisor to President Bill Clinton. Emanuel is known for his strong personality and his ability to get things done, earning him the nickname “Rahmbo.”