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Rahm Emanuel

Rahm Emanuel is an American politician and former government official known for his roles as the Mayor of Chicago from 2011 to 2019 and as a U.S. Congressman. He is a member of the Democratic Party and served as the White House Chief of Staff under President Barack Obama. Emanuel is recognized for his strong leadership style, involvement in key legislation, and advocacy for urban issues. He is also noted for his role in the Affordable Care Act and various educational reforms in Chicago. After his mayoral term, he was appointed as the U.S. Ambassador to Japan in 2021.