Posted 2/12/2024, 3:09:00 PM
John Kirby Promoted to Assistant to President, National Security Communications Chief
- John Kirby, NSC spokesman, is getting promoted to assistant to the president and White House national security communications adviser
- Kirby has been a constant presence in press briefings amid Ukraine war and Israel-Hamas fighting
- In new role, Kirby will coordinate national security communications across federal agencies
- He will continue appearing in press briefings; no impact on Press Sec Jean-Pierre's role
- Kirby previously was Pentagon spokesperson and has experience with State Dept and Navy