The Executive Office of the President (EOP) is the group of policy, management, and advisory offices that support the President of the United States. Established in 1939, the EOP helps the president develop policy, prepare budgets, coordinate national security and economic strategy, and manage the day-to-day operations of the executive branch.
Major components
- White House Office – the president’s immediate staff and advisors.
- National Security Council (NSC) – national security and foreign policy coordination.
- Office of Management and Budget (OMB) – budget preparation and regulatory review.
- Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) – economic analysis and advice.
- National Economic Council (NEC) – domestic and international economic coordination.
- Other units as established by the president (e.g., science/technology, trade, communications).
Functions
- Policy development and interagency coordination.
- Budget formation, execution oversight, and regulatory analysis.
- Crisis management and communications support.
- Personnel, scheduling, and administrative services for the presidency.
Organization
The EOP is headed by senior assistants to the president (e.g., the White House Chief of Staff). EOP staff are a mix of political appointees and career professionals and serve at the pleasure of the president.