Reince Priebus looks to join elite paid speaking circuit

Former White House chief of staff Reince Priebus is reportedly looking to reemerge into public life by hitting the paid speaking circuit.

Priebus left the White House in July and is said to be in talks with several speakers bureaus in the Washington, D.C. area.

The former chairman of the Republican National Committee has not closed on any deals but has been in talks with a bureau that represents several high-profile figures, including Fox News Sunday anchor Chris Wallace.

Priebus has met with Keppler Speakers Bureau as he weighs his post-White House options, Politico reported.

If Priebus signs with Keppler, he would join with 2012 GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney, former astronaut Mark Kelly, and former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper among the firm’s top-level clientele.

Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer has already begun giving paid speeches following his departure from the White House.

Bill and Hillary Clinton have fetched upwards of $200,000 for their paid speeches and former Obama adviser David Plouffe has reportedly earned nearly $100,000 for his paid speeches.

Since exiting the White House Priebus, who is a lawyer, has kept a relatively low profile and is also considering represent Fortune 500 businesses at a D.C. law firm once again.

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