Leinenkugel Goes to Washington
Wednesday, January 25th, 2017 -- 8:02 AM
(The Chippewa Herald) -Jake Leinenkugel has gone to Washington.According to the Chippewa Herald, the Chippewa Falls native has signed on with the Trump administration, and has been appointed as a senior White House advisor to the Department of Veterans Affairs. He was sworn into the position Friday. Leinenkugel, who ran Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co. for a quarter of a century before retiring two years ago, is looking forward to working on behalf of America’s veterans, said his brother, brewery President Dick Leinenkugel.
No official announcement has been made by the department or the White House. One factor in the delay could be that President Donald Trump’s choice to head up the Department of Veterans Affairs, David Shulkin, has yet to be confirmed. Shulkin was one of the last Cabinet choices made by Trump. His appointment was announced Jan. 11, and referred to the Veterans’ Affairs Committee Friday.
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