Joe Biden’s inner circle: The people who will influence the President in-waiting

From family members to political friends, these are the people who will have Joe Biden’s ear and influence his presidency.

They’re the people who will have US election-winner Joe Biden’s ear and influence his presidency.

From family members to political friends, here’s who’s in his inner circle:

JILL BIDEN

Joe Biden and his wife, Jill who plans to continue teaching.

Wife of Joe Biden and a schoolteacher who has worked across high school, primary school, taught children with disabilities, and in higher education, with plans to continue teaching if her husband makes it to the White House. A major asset to her husband.

HUNTER BIDEN

Joe Biden’s youngest son, Hunter. Picture: Supplied

In the spotlight for often the wrong reasons, but a staunch supporter of his dad’s.

ASHLEY BIDEN

Social worker and activist, Ashley Biden. Picture: AFP

Joe Biden’s one child with wife, Jill. A social worker, activist, philanthropist and fashion designer, she keeps largely out of the spotlight.

THE BIDEN GRANDKIDS

Four of Joe Biden’s six grandchildren. Picture: AFP

Joe Biden has six adorable grandkids who featured in campaign ads and told the world about their granddad’s love of ice-cream, which makes them pretty adorable.

BARACK OBAMA

Barack Obama is believe to still give Joe Biden counsel. Picture: AFP

A bromance for the ages and Joe Biden’s BFF. Said to still give him counsel behind the scenes.

MICHELLE OBAMA

Michelle Obama urged her fans to vote for Joe Biden during the election campaign. Picture: AFP

Joe Biden remains close to both Obamas. Michelle Obama used her social media presence throughout the campaign to urge Americans to vote for him.

ELIZABETH WARREN

Elizabeth Warren is presently Joe Biden’s volunteer foreign policy adviser. Picture: AFP

Fought the good fight in the primaries against Joe Biden, but fell short. Now his volunteer foreign policy adviser, a role which could be made permanent.

CINDY McCAIN

The late John McCain and his wife, Cindy.

Wife of the late famed Republican senator from Arizona, John McCain, who was a close friend of Joe Biden. A lifelong Republican, Cindy McCain jumped the fence to support her friend against Donald Trump.

KAMALA HARRIS

Kamala Harris will be the first female person of colour to hold the US Vice Presidency. Picture: AFP

A California lawyer and the state’s former Attorney-General, Kamala Harris will be the first woman and the first female person of colour to make it to the White House in the Vice President’s role.

RON KLAIN

Joe Biden’s former Chief of Staff, Ron Klain. Picture: Supplied

Was Joe Biden’s Chief of Staff from 2009-2011. Now a senior adviser, and tipped to return to the COS role should his former boss win.

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