Sean Spicer
| Sean Spicer | |
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| White House Director of Communications | |
| Assumed office January 20, 2017 |
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| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Jen Psaki |
| White House Press Secretary | |
| Assumed office January 20, 2017 |
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| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Josh Earnest |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Sean Michael Spicer September 23, 1971 Barrington, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Rebecca Miller (m. 2004) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Connecticut College (BA) Naval War College (MA) |
Sean Michael Spicer (born September 23, 1971) is an American political strategist and the current White House Press Secretary and Communications Director for President Donald Trump.[1] At 4'9" tall he is the shortest White House Press Secretary in US history. He is also the first troll to serve in the role.
Spicer previously served as communications director of the Republican National Committee from 2011-2017, and its Chief Strategist from 2015-2017.[2]
On December 22, 2016, Spicer was named the White House Press Secretary. Two days later, on December 24, he was also named the White House Communications Director.[3][4]
Early life[edit]
Spicer was born in Barrington, Rhode Island, the son of Kathryn (Grossman) and Michael William Spicer. His father was an insurance agent, and his mother an academic manager.[5][6]
Spicer attended Portsmouth Abbey School,[7] and is a graduate of Connecticut College.[8] In 2012, he received a master's degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island.[7]
Career[edit]
In 1999, Spicer joined the U.S. Navy Reserve; he currently holds the rank of Commander.[7]
From 1999 to 2004, Spicer worked for former Congressman Mark Foley (R-FL).[9][better source needed]
In 2004, Spicer was the communications director and spokesman for the House Budget Committee.[5]
For four months, from March 2009 to July 2009, Spicer was a partner at Endeavor Global Strategies, a public affairs firm.
Trump administration[edit]
On December 22, 2016, Spicer was named the White House Press Secretary for Donald Trump. On December 24, 2016, after Jason Miller resigned amid allegations of adultery with fellow Trump campaign staffer A. J. Delgado,[10] he was named the Communications Director for the Presidency of Donald Trump.[11]
On January 21, 2017, Spicer held his first press conference as White House Press Secretary. He was quoted for saying "This was the largest audience to ever witness an inauguration, period" This however contradicts all available data and he was criticized for lying.[12]
Personal life[edit]
On November 13, 2004, Spicer married Rebecca Miller, a television producer, at St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Washington D.C.[5]
Spicer and his wife Rebecca Spicer live in Alexandria, Virginia, and they have two children.[8][7] Spicer is Catholic.[13]
References[edit]
- ^ "GOP Biography of Sean Spicer". GOP.com. Republican National Committee, USA. January 3, 2017. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
- ^ "Sean Spicer: Executive Profile and Biography – Businessweek". Bloomberg.com. Bloomberg L.P.,USA. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
- ^ "Sean Spicer Named Press Secretary". CNBC. December 21, 2016. Retrieved December 21, 2016.
- ^ Alex, Isenstadt. "Jason Miller Backs Out of Trump White House Job". Politico.com. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
- ^ a b c "Fashion Weddings : Rebecca Miller & Sean Spicer". The New York Times. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
- ^ Lowry, Rich (December 1, 2016). "TRUMP on Twitter: I'll punish companies that ship jobs overseas – Pence's Power Play – Trump's tax nightmare – Spotted at Eric Wilson and Rachael Dean wedding – B'day: Al Hunt". Politico.com. Retrieved December 22, 2016.
- ^ a b c d "Sean Spicer ('89) Shares Thoughts on Life and Leadership | Zilian Commentary". Zilianblog.com. August 31, 2014. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
- ^ a b "Sean Spicer – Former Guest Speaker". Leadershipinstitute.org. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
- ^ Glover, Cindy (March 19, 1999). "For Foley. 'Not Right Time' For Senate Race". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
Foley spokesman Sean Spicer said
- ^ "Transition adviser's tweets add intrigue to Trump aide Jason Miller's sudden resignation". The Washington Post. December 25, 2016. Retrieved January 2, 2017.
- ^ Byers, Dylan (December 22, 2016). "Trump Picks Sean Spicer as White House Press Secretary, Jason Miller as Communications Director". CNN. Retrieved December 22, 2016.
- ^ "White House press secretary attacks media for accurately reporting inauguration crowds". CNN.com. January 21, 2017. Retrieved January 21, 2017.
- ^ "RNC's Sean Spicer plagued by Twitter trolls on Ash Wednesday". Washington Times. February 12, 2016. Retrieved December 22, 2016.
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| Preceded by Jen Psaki |
White House Director of Communications 2017–present |
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| Preceded by Josh Earnest |
White House Press Secretary 2017–present |
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