Capital Cash Digest
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Finance
  • Stocks
  • Investing
  • World News

Capital Cash Digest

  • Business
  • Politics
  • Finance
  • Stocks
  • Investing
  • World News
Politics

David Gergen, trusted White House advisor to 4 US presidents across decades, dies at 83

by admin July 12, 2025
July 12, 2025
David Gergen, trusted White House advisor to 4 US presidents across decades, dies at 83

David Gergen, who worked for four presidents, including Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton, before becoming an academic and political TV pundit, has died. He was 83. 

Gergen died in a retirement home in Massachusetts on July 10, his son said, according to several outlets. 

The Washington, D.C., veteran had been suffering from Lewy body dementia, his son said. 

Those who knew and admired Gergen took to X to express their condolences. 

Former California first lady Maria Shriver wrote on X: ‘David Gergen was total professional and a really kind man. My thoughts are with his family. He loved politics and he loved being in service to this country.’

‘RIP, Mr. Gergen,’ CBS reporter Robert Costa wrote. 

Former Democratic Tennessee Congressman Harold Ford, Jr. wrote: ‘We lost a good one, a really good one – RIP, my friend David Gergen

Gergen came up with the line that then-candidate Reagan said in the 1980 election: ‘Are you better off than you were four years ago?’ according to The New York Times. 

He later said of the line: ‘Rhetorical questions have great power.’ 

Of his time with the Nixon administration, Gergen told the Washington Post in 1981, ‘I was young, and I was too naive. It hardened me up a lot. It was an extremely difficult experience emotionally, in terms of belief in people.’ 

After leaving public office, Gergen worked as an editor and columnist, as well as for the conservative American Enterprise Institute and the liberal Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. He was also a commentator for PBS, CNN and NPR. 

‘To say that I rely on him is an understatement,’ Reagan’s White House Chief of Staff, James A. Baker III, told The Washington Post in 1981. ‘He’s the best conceptualizer, in terms of communications strategy, that we have.’

This post appeared first on FOX NEWS

0
FacebookTwitterGoogle +Pinterest
previous post
DAVID MARCUS: Trump is flunking his MAGA base’s Jeffrey Epstein test
next post
NorthStar Gaming Announces Grant of Equity Incentive Awards to Non-Executive Directors in Lieu of Cash Compensation

You may also like

‘Nothing to stand on’: Ex-White House physician slams...

July 11, 2025

GREGG JARRETT: CIA report makes it clear Trump...

July 9, 2025

Trump taps Sean Duffy to serve as interim...

July 10, 2025

SCOOP: Sen Ron Johnson readies subpoenas for FBI,...

July 11, 2025

Biden doctor pleads the Fifth in speedy House...

July 10, 2025

Inside Dan Bongino’s tense meeting with White House...

July 13, 2025

JONATHAN TURLEY: Justice Jackson plays pundit to dismay...

July 11, 2025

Meet ‘China’s man in Lima’ who jetted over...

July 13, 2025

Could Butler happen again? Former Secret Service agents...

July 13, 2025

Trump cautioned Putin he would ‘bomb the s—‘...

July 10, 2025

Recent

  • What Happens Next for the S&P 500? Pick Your Path!

    July 13, 2025
  • Meet ‘China’s man in Lima’ who jetted over to US to collect trains donated by Biden admin

    July 13, 2025
  • Inside Dan Bongino’s tense meeting with White House officials over Jeffrey Epstein fallout

    July 13, 2025
  • Could Butler happen again? Former Secret Service agents weigh in on political violence in 2025

    July 13, 2025
  • Trump defends embattled AG Pam Bondi, says ‘nobody cares about’ Jeffrey Epstein

    July 13, 2025

    Stay updated with the latest news, exclusive offers, and special promotions. Sign up now and be the first to know! As a member, you'll receive curated content, insider tips, and invitations to exclusive events. Don't miss out on being part of something special.


    By opting in you agree to receive emails from us and our affiliates. Your information is secure and your privacy is protected.


    Categories

    • Business (14)
    • Finance (10)
    • Investing (33)
    • Politics (41)
    • Stocks (17)
    • World News (19)
    • About us
    • Contact us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions

    Copyright © 2024 capitalcashdigest.com | All Rights Reserved