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POLITICO.COM | The Trick-Shot QB Who Played His Way Into Trump’s Inner Circle

  • esther17376
  • Jul 21
  • 1 min read
Magazine-style graphic showing John McEntee in two phases of life: as a college quarterback in a black-and-white action pose wearing a #18 jersey, and below, in a suit carrying folders as a White House aide. The headline reads, “The Trick-Shot QB Who Played His Way Into Trump’s Inner Circle,” highlighting McEntee’s transition from athlete to senior aide in the Trump administration.

DEC 1, 2017 — Before he ran Trump’s personnel office, John McEntee was the president’s most trusted aide—traveling the world, running point on everything from schedules to Sharpies, and mastering the art of staying indispensable without stepping into the spotlight. This profile traces McEntee’s rise from viral college quarterback to low-profile power player, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at one of the few originals who stuck with Trump from campaign to West Wing.


 
 

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