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Matthew Pottinger

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Matt Pottinger
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32nd United States Principal Deputy National Security Advisor
In office
September 22, 2019 – January 7, 2021
PresidentDonald Trump
Preceded byCharles Kupperman
Succeeded byJonathan Finer
Personal details
Born
Matthew Forbes Pottinger

1973 (age 51–52)[1]
Spouse(s)
Yen Duong
(m. 2014)
Children2
FatherJohn Stanley Pottinger
EducationUniversity of Massachusetts, Amherst (BA)
Military service
AllegianceFile:Flag of the United States.svg United States
Branch/serviceFile:Flag of the United States Marine Corps.svg United States Marine Corps
Years of service2005–2010 (active)
2010–present (reserve)
RankMajor
Battles/warsIraq War
War in Afghanistan
AwardsBronze Star
Combat Action Ribbon
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
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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]

References[change]

  1. "Mangling May Fourth 2020 in Washington". China Heritage. May 15, 2020. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
  2. 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.