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John Podesta
American political consultant
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alive
- born
- 1949
- died
- no date on record
- age
- 77
- known for
- politician, lobbyist, lawyer
born 1949

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who john podesta is
John David Podesta Jr. is an American political consultant who served as the 20th White House chief of staff to President Bill Clinton from 1998 to 2001. He also served as Senior Advisor to the President for International Climate Policy from 2024 to 2025, senior Advisor to the President for Clean Energy Innovation and Implementation from 2022 to 2025, and counselor to President Barack Obama from 2014 to 2015.
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