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Steven Cheung is known for combative statements and quiet competence.

Donald Trump has selected Steven Cheung to serve as assistant to the president and communications director in the White House, the president-elect announced on Friday. Cheung previously served as director of communications on Trump’s presidential campaign, where he was known for issuing combative statements while exhibiting his quiet competence. Steve Bannon dubbed him “the hardest worker in all of Trumpland.” Cheung has been with Trump for years, serving before that as the White House director of strategic response. Trump is also bringing on Sergio Gor, who runs the company that publishes his books, as another assistant to the president and director of the presidential personnel office. “Steven Cheung and Sergio Gor have been trusted Advisors since my first Presidential Campaign in 2016, and have continued to champion America First principles throughout my First Term, all the way to our Historic Victory in 2024,” Trump wrote.

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