Robert Charles O'Brien (born June 18, 1966) is an American lawyer and politician. He has worked privately and with the United States government. He was the 28th United States National Security Advisor from September 18, 2019 to January 20, 2021. He also is an ambassador with the U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs. He is a partner at Larson O'Brien LLP, a Los Angeles-based boutique law firm.[1][2]
Robert O'Brien | |
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| 28th United States National Security Advisor | |
| In office September 18, 2019 – January 20, 2021 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | John R. Bolton |
| Succeeded by | Jake Sullivan |
| Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs | |
| In office May 25, 2018 – October 3, 2019 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Hugh Dugan |
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| Born | June 18, 1966 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of California, Los Angeles (BA) University of California, Berkeley (JD) |
In November 2020, O'Brien was seen as a possible candidate for president in the 2024 election.[3]
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