Overview
- Josh Gruenbaum will now work only for the President’s Board of Peace, according to Politico and a White House statement.
- Politico reported he was removed from most foreign-policy tasks recently, with anonymous aides citing abrasive behavior and self-promotion.
- Board of Peace spokesperson Brad Klapper called Gruenbaum a critical leader for the president’s push for peace and prosperity in the Middle East.
- The former Wall Street executive first served in the GSA’s Department of Government Efficiency with Elon Musk, then moved into Gaza ceasefire work with Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, according to Politico.
- Politico said Kushner and Steve Witkoff remain allies, while Raw Story highlighted insider complaints and framed the change as a demotion.