The leading advisors in the Biden administration’s White House are set to transition into campaign roles.

President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign is gearing up for the general election, with some of his top White House advisors poised to make the transition. Jen O’Malley Dillon, who served as Biden’s 2020 campaign manager, will take on the role of campaign chair for his reelection efforts. This move is happening sooner than expected due to the perceived rapid consolidation of the GOP primary by former President Donald Trump.

Mike Donilon, another key advisor within Biden’s inner circle, will join the campaign as its chief strategist, focusing on messaging and paid media strategies.

These changes, set to occur in the coming weeks, signify that the Biden campaign is shifting into general election mode, aiming to have all hands on deck for the upcoming battle.

Biden praised O’Malley Dillon for her leadership during the challenging 2020 campaign, and he expressed gratitude for both her and Donilon for their service in the White House and their willingness to rejoin the campaign.

The decision to move some White House staff to the 2024 campaign headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware, has been under discussion for some time, aiming to address concerns from leading Democrats who felt the campaign was not adequately prepared for the 2024 challenges.

These staff changes will work alongside Julie Chavez Rodriguez, who will remain the campaign manager. Some criticisms have been raised about her performance, but her defenders argue that she faced challenges in a campaign where Biden’s inner circle in the West Wing retained significant control.

Anita Dunn, another close advisor to Biden, may also eventually move to the campaign, though not immediately.

The Biden campaign has been anticipating Trump’s consolidation of the GOP primary field, and internal research shows that many undecided voters do not believe Trump is likely to be the Republican presidential nominee.

As Biden increases his campaign appearances, his joint rally with Vice President Kamala Harris in Northern Virginia focused on abortion rights, and he has upcoming events in Wisconsin and South Carolina.

These staff changes and campaign efforts mark a significant shift toward the general election for the Biden campaign.