Rahm Emanuel (former Mayor of Chicago)

Rahm Emanuel is an American politician and former public official, best known for serving as the Mayor of Chicago from 2011 to 2019. Prior to that, he was a U.S. Congressman and served as White House Chief of Staff under President Barack Obama. Emanuel is known for his assertive leadership style and focus on urban issues, including education reform, public safety, and economic development. His tenure as mayor was marked by both significant initiatives and controversies, especially surrounding public spending and police accountability. After his mayoral term, he became the U.S. Ambassador to Japan in 2021.