Michael Richard Platt Jr. (born 1974) is an American political aide and government official who served as Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs during the Trump administration.[2] Prior to assuming this position, he was chief of staff for U.S. Representative Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee's 7th congressional district.
Michael Richard Platt Jr. | |
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| Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs | |
| In office August 3, 2017 – July 8, 2019[1] | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Steve Haro |
| Succeeded by | Susie Feliz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1974 (age 49–50) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (BA) |
Education
editIn 1996, Platt obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.
Career
editPlatt began his career as a legislative staffer for Asa Hutchinson, who was then serving as the U.S. representative for Arkansas's 3rd congressional district. He went on to work as a lobbyist for the Recording Industry Association of America and TechNet.[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
edit- ^ "The nominees Donald Trump tapped for key roles during his term". The Washington Post. 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.