Biden Appoints John Kirby as NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications at White House

Biden Appoints John Kirby as NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications at White House
Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby holds a press briefing at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., on May 19, 2022. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
Caden Pearson
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President Joe Biden on May 20 announced John Kirby as the new National Security Council (NSC) Coordinator for Strategic Communications at the White House.

After media speculation on the move, the White House confirmed Kirby will “coordinate interagency efforts to explain United States policy” and be a senior Biden administration voice on related matters.

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