Tom Bossert
Thomas P. Bossert (born March 25, 1975) is an American lawyer and former Homeland Security Advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump. He is an ABC News Homeland Security analyst.
Tom Bossert | |
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| 7th United States Homeland Security Advisor | |
| In office January 20, 2017 – April 10, 2018 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Lisa Monaco |
| Succeeded by | Rob Joyce (Acting) |
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| Born | March 25, 1975 Quakertown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of Pittsburgh (BA) George Washington University (JD) |
Immediately before, he was a fellow at the Atlantic Council and prior to that he served as Deputy Homeland Security Advisor to President George W. Bush. In that capacity, he co-authored the 2007 National Strategy for Homeland Security. Prior to that, Bossert held positions in the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Small Business Administration, the Office of the Independent Counsel, and the House of Representatives. He also was appointed as the Director of Infrastructure Protection under Bush, overseeing the security of critical U.S. infrastructure, a post he held for two years.
Bossert was appointed the Senior Director for Preparedness Policy within the Executive Office of the President.