Michael Platt Jr.
Michael Richard Platt Jr. | |
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Assistant Secretary of Commerce (Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs) | |
In office August 3, 2017 – July 8, 2019[1] | |
President | Donald Trump |
Preceded by | Steve Haro |
Personal details | |
Born | 1974 (age 47–48) |
Political party | Republican |
Education | University of Arkansas at Fayetteville |
Michael Richard Platt Jr. (born 1974) is a former American political aide and government official who was Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs in the Department of Commerce administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump.[2] Prior to assuming this position, he was chief of staff for U.S. Representative Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee's 7th Congressional District.
Biography[]
In 1996, Platt obtained a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. He began his career as a legislative staffer for Asa Hutchinson, who was then serving as the U.S. representative for Arkansas' 3rd congressional district. He went on to work as a lobbyist for the Recording Industry Association of America and .[2]
Platt advised Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn on various public policy issues including telecommunications, trade, and intellectual property. He then served as Blackburn's chief of staff before being confirmed as Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs in August 2017.[3]
References[]
- ^ "The nominees Donald Trump tapped for key roles during his term". Retrieved February 23, 2021.
- ^ a b "President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Personnel to Key Administration Posts". The White House. June 19, 2017. Archived from the original on 15 July 2017. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
- ^ Lockwood, Frank (June 21, 2017). "Commerce-job pick hails from Gravette". Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
- 1974 births
- Living people
- University of Arkansas alumni
- Arkansas Republicans
- United States Department of Commerce officials
- Trump administration personnel
- American lobbyists
- People from Gravette, Arkansas
- People from Alexandria, Virginia