Michael Platt Jr.

Michael Richard Platt Jr. (born 1974) is an American political aide and government official who is currently the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs in the administration of 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.

Michael Richard Platt Jr.
Assistant Secretary of Commerce (Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs)
In office
October 18, 2017 – May 9, 2019[1]
PresidentDonald Trump
Preceded bySteve Haro
Personal details
Born1974 (age 45–46)
Political partyRepublican
EducationUniversity of Arkansas at Fayetteville

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 TechNet.[2]

Platt advised Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn on various public policy issues including telecommunications, trade, and intellectual property. He 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
  1. "Top White House telecom adviser David Redl resigns". Retrieved August 30, 2019.
  2. "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.
  3. Lockwood, Frank (June 21, 2017). "Commerce-job pick hails from Gravette". Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
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