Who is Chad Wolf?
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Chad Wolf is an American former government official and Republican Party member who served as the Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from November 2019 to January 11, 2021, under President Donald Trump. His appointment was later ruled unlawful by multiple federal courts and the Government Accountability Office due to procedural violations in the succession process.
Early career and background: Born on June 21, 1976, in Jackson, Mississippi, Wolf held various roles at the DHS and Transportation Security Administration (TSA), including Chief of Staff to DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen and Assistant Administrator for Transportation Security Policy after 9/11. He also worked as a lobbyist from 2005 to 2016, helping clients secure TSA contracts.
Controversial tenure: Wolf played a key role in implementing the Trump administration’s family separation policy in 2018 and oversaw the deployment of federal law enforcement during the 2020 Portland protests. In 2020, a whistleblower accused him of halting intelligence reports on Russian election interference.
Resignation and aftermath: He resigned on January 11, 2021, citing the Capitol riot and ongoing court rulings invalidating his authority. His nomination for permanent secretary was withdrawn by Trump days before the end of his term.
Post-DHS career: Wolf is currently the Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at the America First Policy Institute, a conservative think tank, and runs his own consulting firm, Wolf Global Advisors.
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