Matthew Whitaker

Matthew George Whitaker (born October 29, 1969) is an American lawyer and politician who has been the 26th United States Ambassador to NATO since 2025. He served as acting United States Attorney General from November 7, 2018 until February 14, 2019. He was appointed by President Donald Trump after Jeff Sessions resigned at Trump's request.^[2]

Matthew Whitaker
Official portrait, 2025
26th United States Ambassador to NATO
Incumbent
Assumed office April 3, 2025
President	Donald Trump
Preceded by	Julianne Smith
Acting United States Attorney General
In office November 7, 2018 – February 14, 2019
President	Donald Trump
Deputy	Rod Rosenstein
Preceded by	Rod Rosenstein (acting)[1]
Succeeded by	William Barr
United States Attorney for the Southern District of Iowa
In office June 15, 2004 – November 25, 2009
President	George W. Bush Barack Obama
Preceded by	Stephen Patrick O'Meara
Succeeded by	Nicholas A. Klinefeldt
Personal details
Born	Matthew George Whitaker (1969-10-29) October 29, 1969 (age 56) Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Children	3
Education	University of Iowa (BA, MBA, JD)

Whitaker was a U.S. Attorney during the Bush Administration and was Chief of Staff to Sessions from September 2017 to November 2018.^[3]

In November 2024, President-elect Trump nominated Whitaker to be the United States Ambassador to NATO.^[4] He was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in April 2025.