Eric Hargan
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Eric David Hargan (born June 3, 1968)[1] is an American lawyer and government official who served as United States Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services from October 2017 to January 2021.[2] A member of the Republican Party, Hargan previously acted in this role in 2007 under the George W. Bush administration.
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Eric Hargan | |
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United States Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services | |
In office October 6, 2017 – January 20, 2021 | |
President | Donald Trump |
Preceded by | Bill Corr |
Succeeded by | Andrea Palm |
In office Acting: February 4, 2007 – August 5, 2007 | |
President | George W. Bush |
Preceded by | Alex Azar |
Succeeded by | Tevi Troy |
Acting United States Secretary of Health and Human Services | |
In office October 10, 2017 – January 29, 2018 | |
President | Donald Trump |
Preceded by | Don J. Wright |
Succeeded by | Alex Azar |
Personal details | |
Born | Eric David Hargan (1968-06-03) June 3, 1968 (age 55) Cape Girardeau, Missouri, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Children | 2 |
Education | Harvard University (BA) Columbia University (JD) |
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On October 10, 2017, President Donald Trump appointed Hargan as acting United States Secretary of Health and Human Services,[3] which he held until January 29, 2018, when Alex Azar assumed the office.[4]