Mark Meadows

Mark Meadows
Official portrait, 2013
Mark Meadows
Born	Mark Randall Meadows 28 7, 1959
Birthplace	Verdun, France
Nationality	American
Occupation	Politician
Known for	29th White House Chief of Staff; Chair of the House Freedom Caucus; founding member of the Freedom Caucus
Education	University of South Florida (AA) Florida State University
Children	2

Mark Randall Meadows (born July 28, 1959) is an American politician who served as the 29th White House Chief of Staff under President Donald Trump from March 31, 2020, to January 20, 2021. A member of the Republican Party, Meadows represented North Carolina's 11th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 2013 to 2020, establishing himself as one of the most conservative members of Congress during his tenure. A founding member and later chairman of the House Freedom Caucus, Meadows rose to national prominence through his role in the 2013 federal government shutdown and his effort to remove John Boehner as Speaker of the House. After leaving government, Meadows became a central figure in multiple legal proceedings related to efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, facing indictments in both Georgia and Arizona. In November 2025, President Trump pardoned Meadows on the federal charges, though state-level charges remained pending.

Early Life

Mark Randall Meadows was born on July 28, 1959, in Verdun, France. His birth in France was a result of his family's circumstances at the time; he would later grow up in the United States. Meadows has described his background as that of a self-made businessman, having built his career from modest beginnings before entering politics.

Before entering public life, Meadows worked in the restaurant industry and in real estate, establishing himself as a businessman in western North Carolina. He settled in the mountainous region of the state, which would later form the core of the congressional district he represented. His business background became a central element of his political identity, as he frequently emphasized his private-sector experience when campaigning for office and advocating for limited government and reduced regulation.

Meadows's political awakening aligned with the rise of the Tea Party movement in the late 2000s and early 2010s. The movement, which advocated for lower taxes, reduced government spending, and strict adherence to constitutional principles, provided a framework for Meadows's entry into electoral politics. He became associated with conservative organizations and causes in North Carolina before launching his first congressional campaign.

External links

• Mark Meadows on Prisonpedia