White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows

Thirty-eight months after taking office, President Trump announced the appointment of his fourth chief of staff: Rep. Mark Meadows, 60, of North Carolina.

Meadows is considered one of Trump’s staunchest allies in Congress. He repeatedly attacked the Mueller probe and condemned the impeachment investigation. He’s a regular guest on Fox News, where he often defends the Trump agenda.

Born in France: Although his mother is from Tennessee and his father from Arkansas, Meadows was born in Verdun, France, where his father served in the US military along with his wife, a civilian nurse.

Before he entered politics, Meadows operated a restaurant in North Carolina. Later he turned to real estate in Florida, and flourished in that industry.