Jonathan Rath Hoffman

Jonathan Rath Hoffman is an American attorney, politician, and government official serving as the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs. In the role, Hoffman advises the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense on issues related to strategic communications, community engagement, and media relations.

Jonathan Rath Hoffman
Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs
Assumed office
May 20, 2019
PresidentDonald Trump
Joe Biden
Preceded byCharlie Summers (acting)
Succeeded byJohn Kirby (nominee)
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
EducationUniversity of Richmond (BA)
University of Virginia (JD)

Education

Hoffman earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Richmond and a Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law.

Career

After earning his law degree, Hoffman taught military justice and immigration law courses at The Citadel. Hoffman served in the United States Department of Homeland Security during the George W. Bush Administration as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Intergovernmental Affairs.[1] He was also the director of international programs and border security policy on the United States Homeland Security Council. He additionally served United States Department of State and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.[2] Hoffman was a Republican candidate in the 2013 South Carolina's 1st congressional district special election. Hoffman placed 12th in a crowded Republican primary field of 16 total candidates.[3]

During the Trump administration, Hoffman served as the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Public Affairs before being nominated as Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs on May 20, 2019.[4][5]

References
  1. "Jonathan Rath Hoffman". Department of Homeland Security. 2017-04-03. Retrieved 2021-01-14.
  2. "Jonathan Rath Hoffman > U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE > Biography". www.defense.gov. Retrieved 2021-01-14.
  3. "Hoffman says his experience sets him apart". Post and Courier. Retrieved 2021-01-14.
  4. Perlman, Derek Kravitz,Al Shaw,Claire. "Jonathan Rath Hoffman | Trump Town". ProPublica. Retrieved 2021-01-14.
  5. Mehta, Aaron (2019-04-15). "Homeland Security official tapped as new Pentagon communications chief". Defense News. Retrieved 2021-01-14.
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