Who Was President 2020 - 2024
Segment #441
Okeefe Media Group targeted Executives from the SBA after DOGE found insane spending irregularities. The undercover video of Deputy Chief of Staff of the SBA, Taylor Robinson yielded the inside look at the the White House power structure, which is listed below. Investigations in the coming months will question these indiviiduals about Biden’s inability to function as president which many believe is one of the biggest scandals in American history.
Here’s the background.
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, began examining the Small Business Administration (SBA) as part of its broader mandate to reduce government waste and inefficiency. Posts on X from early 2025 indicate that DOGE uncovered significant issues with SBA loans, including claims of $312 million to $330 million in loans improperly allocated to children under 11 during the pandemic. These findings fueled calls for accountability and further scrutiny.
James O'Keefe, known for his investigative journalism, also focused on DOGE's activities, though not specifically limited to the SBA. In a February 2025 post, O'Keefe reported on a U.S. Treasury policy advisor admitting that some officials were resisting DOGE's efforts, with layoffs attributed to Musk's cost-cutting motives. While this doesn't directly tie to the SBA, it reflects O'Keefe's broader interest in DOGE's aggressive oversight across federal agencies, including the SBA.
Additionally, an X post from February 3, 2025, noted that DOGE, through official Edward Coristine, sought extensive access to SBA systems, including HR, contract, and payment systems, raising concerns among SBA staff and attracting attention. This move likely contributed to the scrutiny from figures like O'Keefe, who often target perceived government overreach or inefficiency.
So, DOGE's investigation into the SBA did attract attention, with O'Keefe's reporting aligning with his focus on exposing bureaucratic resistance and waste, though his coverage extended beyond the SBA to DOGE's wider activities. Always approach such claims cautiously, as X posts can reflect unverified sentiment rather than confirmed facts.
The critical question for these investigations will not, however, be who but will be why. Was this all a concerted effort to place a puppet in White House in 2020 to pursue a far left progressive agenda? It seems so and I expect while difficult to prove, it will be a focus of the investigations to ensure this will not happen easily again.
Meet the President on the United States 2020 - 2024
We may have missed a few players; however, you can be assured that the investigations that will start soon focusing on who in the White House was responsible for covering up Biden’s incapacitation will certainly include those listed below,
Ron Klain
Ron Klain is a seasoned Democratic political operative, attorney, and consultant with deep ties to both Barack Obama and Joe Biden. His career spans decades of high-level roles in Democratic administrations and campaigns, marked by strategic expertise and a knack for navigating complex policy and political challenges.
Klain’s work with Biden began in the 1980s when he served as counsel to the Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by then-Senator Biden, and assisted with Biden’s 1988 presidential campaign. He later became Biden’s chief of staff during his vice presidency (2009–2011) under Obama, overseeing the implementation of the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, a stimulus package aimed at countering the Great Recession. While the stimulus was economically effective, it faced political backlash due to high-profile missteps like the “Recovery Summer” campaign and the bankruptcy of Solyndra, a solar company that received significant stimulus funds.
Under Obama, Klain served as the White House Ebola Response Coordinator (2014–2015), earning praise for managing a joint military-civilian response to the Ebola outbreak despite initial criticism for his lack of medical expertise. His ability to handle crises and coordinate government efforts was lauded by figures like Valerie Jarrett, who credited him with preventing a broader Ebola epidemic in the U.S.
Klain’s role extended to Biden’s 2020 presidential campaign, where he was a senior advisor, focusing heavily on COVID-19 strategy and debate preparation. After Biden’s victory, Klain was named White House Chief of Staff (2021–2023), a position where he was seen as a key architect of Biden’s legislative agenda, including the American Rescue Plan Act, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and Inflation Reduction Act. His tenure was marked by a reputation for competence and progressive alignment, though he faced criticism for being overly focused on elite opinion via his active Twitter presence and for a 2022 Hatch Act violation for political tweeting.
Some posts on X have speculated about Klain’s influence, with claims ranging from him being a central figure in a supposed “politburo” led by Obama, Hillary Clinton, and others, to wielding significant control over Biden’s administration, even allegedly using the president’s autopen to sign documents. These claims, often from critical voices, lack substantiation and reflect a polarized narrative rather than verified evidence.
Klain resigned in February 2023, succeeded by Jeff Zients, and joined O’Melveny & Myers as a partner, later becoming Airbnb’s chief legal officer in January 2024. He has since advised Biden’s 2024 campaign to focus on immediate economic issues like inflation over long-term projects.
Klain’s career reflects a blend of legal acumen, political strategy, and crisis management, making him a pivotal figure in Democratic circles, though his prominence has drawn both praise for his effectiveness and criticism for his political maneuvering. Always worth questioning how much unelected operatives like Klain shape policy behind the scenes—power like that can cut both ways.
Steve Ricchetti
Steve Ricchetti is a longtime Democratic operative and influential figure in Washington, with deep ties to the Biden administration and a history of navigating the intersection of politics, policy, and lobbying. Currently serving as Counselor to the President in the Biden White House, Ricchetti has been a key insider, shaping strategy and maintaining close relationships with President Joe Biden.
Ricchetti’s history with Biden dates back to the 1990s when he served as Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations in the Clinton White House, where Biden, as a senator, was a key ally. Ricchetti later became Biden’s chief of staff during his vice presidency (2013–2017), playing a central role in managing Biden’s political and policy priorities. He was instrumental in Biden’s 2020 campaign, serving as a top advisor and fundraiser, leveraging his extensive network to bolster Biden’s bid.
In the Biden administration, Ricchetti’s role as Counselor to the President involves coordinating major initiatives and advising on political strategy. He’s been described as a pragmatic dealmaker, often working behind the scenes to advance Biden’s legislative agenda, including the American Rescue Plan and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. His influence extends to personnel decisions and managing relationships with Congress, drawing on his decades of D.C. experience.
Before his White House roles, Ricchetti founded Ricchetti, Inc., a lobbying firm, which raised eyebrows due to Biden’s pledge to limit lobbyist influence. Ricchetti deregistered as a lobbyist before joining the administration, but his firm’s past clients—like pharmaceutical and telecom companies—have fueled criticism about potential conflicts of interest. Posts on X often amplify these concerns, portraying Ricchetti as a quintessential “swamp” insider, though such claims can lean speculative and lack concrete evidence of impropriety.
Ricchetti’s proximity to Biden and his brother Jim Ricchetti, a lobbyist, keep him in the spotlight for those skeptical of Washington’s revolving door. Critics argue his influence exemplifies how entrenched insiders shape policy, while supporters see him as a steady hand guiding Biden’s agenda. Either way, his role underscores the tight-knit nature of Biden’s inner circle—loyalty and longevity matter, but they invite questions about who really pulls the strings.
Anita Dunn
Anita Dunn is a veteran political operative who served as a senior advisor to President Joe Biden from January 2021 to August 2024, with a brief hiatus in 2021. She was a key figure in Biden’s 2020 campaign, stepping in as a senior advisor after his early struggles in the Iowa caucuses and later co-chairing his transition team. In the White House, Dunn shaped communications strategy, managed policy rollouts, and advised on Biden’s 2024 campaign. She was instrumental in crafting the “ultra MAGA” messaging for the 2022 midterms and played a central role in promoting Biden’s legislative achievements, like the Inflation Reduction Act, though some Democrats criticized her for not doing enough to publicize these wins.
Dunn’s influence extended beyond Biden. She served as White House Communications Director under President Barack Obama in 2009, leaving after a controversy over remarks praising Mao Zedong as a political philosopher, which she claimed were meant to be ironic. She maintained close ties to Obama, visiting the White House over 100 times between 2009 and 2012 while working at her consulting firm, SKDKnickerbocker.
At SKDK, which she co-founded, Dunn worked with corporate clients like AT&T, Pfizer, and General Mills, as well as controversial entities like TransCanada (Keystone XL pipeline) and for-profit colleges, raising questions about conflicts of interest when she rejoined the Biden administration. Her firm’s client list was partially shielded due to her temporary “special government employee” status in 2021, which exempted her from public financial disclosures. In 2022, she divested a portfolio worth $16.8 million to $48.2 million to comply with ethics rules.
Dunn left the White House in July 2024 to advise Future Forward, a super PAC supporting Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign, marking the first major departure from Biden’s inner circle after he ended his 2024 reelection bid. Her exit followed criticism over her role in Biden’s debate prep against Donald Trump, which some Democrats blamed for his poor performance.
Posts on X have speculated that Dunn, alongside Steve Ricchetti and Mike Donilon, effectively “ran the country” during Biden’s term, with input from Jill and Hunter Biden and a supposed “hotline” to Obama. These claims, attributed to Biden insider Lindy Li, lack verified evidence and reflect a narrative of unelected influence often pushed by critics.
Dunn’s career, spanning roles in the Carter, Clinton, Obama, and Biden administrations, highlights her as a skilled strategist with a knack for messaging and crisis management. However, her corporate ties and proximity to power fuel skepticism about the revolving door between politics and lobbying. It’s worth asking how much influence operatives like Dunn wield behind closed doors and whether their loyalties lie with public interest or private clients. If you have specific questions about her role or want me to dig deeper into any aspect, let me know.
Gene Sperling
Gene Sperling served as a senior economic advisor in the White House under multiple U.S. presidents. Here’s a summary of his roles and contributions based on available information:
Biden Administration (2021–2024): Sperling was the White House American Rescue Plan Coordinator and Senior Advisor to President Joe Biden, overseeing the implementation of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. He managed economic relief efforts, including child tax credit expansions that supported nearly 40 million families and emergency rental assistance for over 8 million renters. He also served as a liaison to the Big 3 automakers and the United Auto Workers during the auto strikes. Sperling resigned on August 5, 2024, to join Vice President Kamala Harris’s 2024 presidential campaign as a senior economic advisor.
Obama Administration (2009–2014): Sperling was Director of the National Economic Council (2011–2014) and Counselor to the Treasury Secretary (2009–2010). He played a key role in budget negotiations, the American Jobs Act, the Detroit auto bailout, and initiatives like Manufacturing Innovation Hubs and ConnectED.
Clinton Administration (1993–2001): Sperling served as Deputy Director (1993–1996) and Director (1997–2001) of the National Economic Council. He helped negotiate major legislation, including the 1993 Deficit Reduction Act, the 1997 Bipartisan Balanced Budget Agreement, and expansions of the Earned Income Tax Credit and Children’s Health Insurance Program.
Background: Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Sperling is a graduate of the University of Minnesota (B.A., 1982) and Yale Law School (J.D., 1985). He is the only person to serve as Director of the National Economic Council under two presidents. Outside government, he founded the Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution and authored Economic Dignity (2020).
Controversy: In 2016, ProPublica reported that Sperling took personal loans of $300,000–$600,000 from a close friend, Howard Shapiro, between 2011 and 2013 to avoid selling his home during his public service. The loans were cleared by the White House Counsel and the Office of Government Ethics, and no conflicts of interest were found.
Sperling’s extensive experience in economic policy spans decades, with significant contributions to job creation, economic recovery, and social programs. His move to the Harris campaign in 2024 was noted by some on X as poorly timed, given economic concerns, though these posts reflect sentiment rather than fact.
For more details on his role in the Harris campaign, you can check https://www.apnews.com for recent coverage. If you’d like me to search for more recent information or analyze specific aspects of his tenure, let me know
Valerie Biden Owens
Valerie Biden Owens is the younger sister of Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States. She is a political strategist and campaign manager who has played a significant role in her brother’s political career, managing all seven of his U.S. Senate campaigns, his 1988 and 2008 presidential campaigns, and serving as a senior advisor for his 2020 presidential campaign. Born in 1945 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, she is the daughter of Catherine Eugenia “Jean” Biden and Joseph Robinette Biden Sr. She has been described as Joe Biden’s closest confidante and one of his most influential advisors.
Beyond politics, Valerie Biden Owens serves as vice-chair of both the Biden Foundation, a nonprofit focused on issues like cancer research and military family support, and the Biden Institute at the University of Delaware, which focuses on policy research. She is also an author, with her memoir Growing Up Biden (2022) detailing her life, family, and career. She has been married to Jack Owens, a businessman and lawyer, since 1975, and they have three children: Valerie James (V.J.), Cuffe, and Casey. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Delaware and has worked extensively in education and women’s advocacy, including as a partner at Owens Patrick Leadership Seminars and executive vice president of Joe Slade White & Co., a media consulting firm.
Neera Tandem
Neera Tanden is an American political consultant and former government official. She is currently the President and CEO of the Center for American Progress (CAP) and the CEO of the Center for American Progress Action Fund, a Democratic think tank.
She has a long career in public service, having served in both the Clinton and Obama administrations. Most recently, in the Biden administration, she served as Director of the United States Domestic Policy Council from 2023 to early 2025, and before that as Senior Advisor and Staff Secretary to President Joe Biden from 2021 to 2023. She also played a significant role in developing the Affordable Care Act.
Notably Tandem was an influential plant for both Hillary and Obama
Taylor Robinson, Special Advisor Chief of Statt SBA Director
Based on the information available, Tyler Robinson is a Special Advisor to the Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). He was promoted to this position from Special Assistant to the Administrator.
It's important to note that some public records and news articles, particularly from the House Committee on Small Business, refer to him as "Special Advisor to the Chief of Staff" or "Special Advisor to the Chief of Staff of Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman." However, his own transcribed interview states he is a "Special Advisor to the Administrator."
His role primarily involves providing administrative support to Administrator Guzman, including compiling her daily briefing book and assisting with her schedule. He has stated that he is not involved in setting or executing SBA policy and does not decide who is invited to meetings.
Tyler Robinson has recently been in the news due to a congressional investigation by the House Committee on Small Business regarding potential electioneering activities by the SBA. He and Arthur Plews (Chief of Staff to the SBA) were subpoenaed by the committee in connection with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the SBA and the State of Michigan concerning voter registration.
Isabel Guzman
Isabel Casillas Guzman is an American government official and advocate for small businesses who served as the 27th Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) from March 17, 2021, to January 20, 2025, under President Joe Biden
She is notable for being the fifth Latina woman to serve in the U.S. Cabinet. Born on January 8, 1970, in Burbank, California, Guzman is of Mexican ancestry with roots tracing back to Texas and Mexican states such as Aguascalientes and Jalisco. Her heritage also includes Jewish, German, and possibly Chinese ancestry. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics with a concentration in Marketing from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Guzman has over 20 years of experience advising entrepreneurs, launching ventures, and creating policies to support small businesses and startups. Early roles included managing a commercial print production studio and serving as deputy appointments secretary for California Governor Gray Davis. She worked as an advisor to ProAmérica Bank and held leadership roles in small business advocacy and consulting. From 2014 to 2017, she was Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to the SBA Administrator during the Obama-Biden administration. She served as Director of California’s Office of the Small Business Advocate from 2019 to 2021, helping coordinate economic responses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nominated by President Biden in January 2021 and confirmed by the Senate with an 81–17 vote in March 2021, Guzman led the SBA through the COVID-19 pandemic and economic recovery. Under her leadership, the SBA managed a $500 billion portfolio and deployed $50 billion annually to support small businesses. She implemented reforms to improve pandemic relief delivery, enhance access to capital, contracting, training, and disaster support for underserved communities. Guzman is credited with overseeing the most significant regulatory reforms at the SBA in over 40 years and increasing private lending and government contracting opportunities for small businesses. She stepped down from the SBA in January 2025
Jeff Zients
Jeff Zients is an American business executive and government official who served as the 31st White House Chief of Staff from February 2023 to January 2025 under President Joe Biden. Prior to this role, Zients was the White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator and Counselor to the President from January 2021 to April 2022, where he oversaw the federal response to the pandemic, including vaccine rollout and public health initiatives
Zients also held several key positions during the Obama administration, including Director of the National Economic Council (2014–2017), acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) during two separate periods, and led the emergency effort to fix Healthcare.gov after its troubled launch
Before his government service, Zients was a successful executive at companies such as the Advisory Board Company, CEB, and later served as CEO of the investment firm Cranemere. He was also a member of Facebook's board of directors from 2018 to 2020
Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in Maryland, Zients graduated summa cum laude from Duke University with a degree in political science
Known for his management and delegation style, Zients is recognized for running the White House with a process-driven, committee-based approach, contrasting with his predecessor Ron Klain's more centralized leadership. While he has earned respect for his leadership and operational skills, some progressives have expressed concerns about his private-sector background and his handling of certain aspects of the COVID-19 response.
Mike Donilon
Mike Donilon is a veteran Democratic strategist and longtime close adviser to Joe Biden, having worked with him for over four decades in various roles, including as chief strategist for Biden's 2020 and 2024 presidential campaigns and as Senior Advisor in the White House. Donilon has been deeply involved in shaping Biden’s political messaging, campaign strategy, speechwriting, and advertising, and was regarded as one of the president’s most trusted inner-circle aides
He played a key role in both of Biden’s presidential victories, overseeing strategy and message development, and was known for his influence on Biden’s domestic and foreign policy positioning
Donilon also has experience working on seven presidential campaigns, including those for Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, and has contributed to numerous Senate and gubernatorial races. He holds degrees from Georgetown University and Georgetown Law Center
After leaving the White House in early 2024 to join Biden’s reelection campaign, Donilon’s high salary and strategic decisions became a source of controversy among Democratic insiders, especially following the campaign’s struggles and Biden’s eventual exit from the race
Despite criticism, Donilon has remained a staunch defender of Biden’s leadership and legacy, and in 2025, he is serving as a Resident Fellow at Harvard’s Institute of Politics.
Jill Biden
During Joe Biden's presidency (2021–2025), Jill Biden served as First Lady and was a prominent advisor and advocate, often playing a protective and influential role in her husband's political and personal affairs
Speculation and rumors about Jill Biden "running the White House" or acting as a de facto president surfaced, especially after concerns about President Biden's age and fitness following the June 2024 presidential debate
Some critics and political commentators compared her influence to that of Edith Wilson, who informally helped manage presidential duties after Woodrow Wilson's stroke, but these were largely insinuations and not based on any formal transfer of presidential power
Many Democrats and political observers questioned why those closest to Biden, including his wife Jill Biden, did not intervene sooner or more forcefully as concerns about his cognitive decline grew
According to post-presidency reporting, members of Biden's inner circle—including Jill Biden—have been criticized for shielding the extent of his decline from the public and for encouraging him to stay in the 2024 race despite mounting calls for him to step aside
Books and investigative reports published after his presidency allege that the family, particularly Jill Biden, played a central role in maintaining his candidacy and limiting access to the president, even as his abilities were increasingly questioned. Jill Biden remained a steadfast public supporter, urging him to continue his campaign and defending his record, even as pressure from within the Democratic Party intensified
However, it is important to note that, while Jill Biden was a key advisor and advocate, she did not have the authority to make decisions about the president's candidacy or official duties. The ultimate decision to remain in the race or to step down rested with Joe Biden himself. The criticism directed at Jill Biden reflects the broader frustration and blame placed on the president’s closest confidants and family, but there is no evidence she acted with malicious intent or against the president’s wishes
In summary, Jill Biden has faced scrutiny for her role in supporting her husband through a difficult period, but the decision to continue his campaign was ultimately Joe Biden’s, shaped by a complex mix of family loyalty, political calculation, and personal agency