The Executive Office of the President (EXOP) is an integral part of the presidency. It was set up in 1939 to support the president’s everyday duties. It is not the cabinet and not a department, but is a lot closer to the president than department heads, giving the key members of the EXOP an ability to inf luence in a way cabinet members would struggle to do.
With just under 2,000 employees, EXOP is extensive. Some are permanent members: people who stay on as administrations change, allowing expertise to remain in the running of the government. The three most important and influential parts of the EXOP are the National Security Council, the White House Office and the Office of Management and Budget.
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