Sam Schmir
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Sam Schmir
@samschmir.bsky.social
📍 DC / ME
🚶‍♂️ Probably out on a walk
The White House isn’t just a house. It’s a symbol of democracy and a museum of American history. But the Trump administration just announced plans to add a ballroom.

There aren’t rules that say “don’t build this” or “don’t pave over that.”

There shouldn’t have to be because some things are sacred.
August 1, 2025 at 4:53 PM
I saw the new flag poles at the White House for the first time today
June 26, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Tuesday marked my final day at the White House, closing a chapter that has been the honor of a lifetime — serving the American people under President Joe Biden.

Below is a reflection on my 652 days in the White House. I hope it offers a glimpse into my unique experience 👇
Living in the Heart of American Politics
Each day, I walked through the gates of the White House complex at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, greeted by a Secret Service agent who checked my badge and unlocked the gate. The entry process resemble...
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January 10, 2025 at 12:46 AM
As I approach the final weeks of my time in the Biden-Harris Administration, I’m reflecting on what has been the honor of a lifetime. Serving in the White House Office of Digital Strategy, I’ve had the privilege of helping shape a new era of digital engagement at the highest level of government 😎
December 7, 2024 at 3:14 PM
Hello! My name is Sam and I work in the White House Office of Digital Strategy. I have the privilege of welcoming digital creators into the halls of a place traditionally dominated by the media, where we’ve built a first-of-its-kind influencer program within the federal government.

Follow along!
November 16, 2024 at 8:15 PM