Robert C. O'Brien | |
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27th United States National Security Advisor | |
In office September 18, 2019 – January 20, 2021 | |
President | Donald Trump |
Deputy | |
Preceded by | John Bolton |
Succeeded by | Jake Sullivan |
2nd Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs | |
In office May 25, 2018 – October 3, 2019 | |
President | Donald Trump |
Preceded by | James C. O'Brien |
Succeeded by | Roger D. Carstens |
Personal details | |
Born | Robert Charles O'Brien Jr. June 18, 1966 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Lo-Mari O'Brien |
Children | 3 |
Education | University of California, Los Angeles (BA) University of California, Berkeley (JD) |
Military service | |
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Unit | Judge Advocate General's Corps |
Robert Charles O'Brien Jr.[1][2] (born June 18, 1966)[1] is an American attorney who served as the twenty-seventh United States national security advisor from 2019 to 2021. He was the fourth and final person to hold the position during the presidency of Donald Trump. He is currently the chairman of the American Global Strategies firm advising companies on international politics, the U.S. government, and crisis management.[3]