Matthew Pottinger
American journalist, Marine Corps officer, and former government official (born 1973)
Matthew Forbes Pottinger (born 1973) is an American former journalist and U.S. Marine Corps officer who served as the United States deputy national security advisor from September 22, 2019 to January 7, 2021.[2]
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32nd United States Principal Deputy National Security Advisor | |||||||
In office September 22, 2019 – January 7, 2021 | |||||||
President | Donald Trump | ||||||
Preceded by | Charles Kupperman | ||||||
Succeeded by | Jonathan Finer | ||||||
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Born | Matthew Forbes Pottinger 1973 (age 50–51)[1] | ||||||
Spouse(s) |
Yen Duong (m. 2014) | ||||||
Children | 2 | ||||||
Father | John Stanley Pottinger | ||||||
Education | University of Massachusetts, Amherst (BA) | ||||||
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Years of service | 2005–2010 (active) 2010–present (reserve) | ||||||
Rank | Major | ||||||
Battles/wars | Iraq War War in Afghanistan | ||||||
Awards | Bronze Star Combat Action Ribbon Defense Meritorious Service Medal | ||||||
Chinese name | |||||||
Chinese | 博明 | ||||||
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References
change- ↑ "Mangling May Fourth 2020 in Washington". China Heritage. May 15, 2020. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
- ↑ Samuels, Brett (September 22, 2019). "Trump's top adviser on Asia to serve as deputy national security adviser". The Hill. Archived from the original on September 27, 2019. Retrieved October 29, 2019.