Press statement on Pres. Trump appointing Virginia’s Robert Blair as as the Special Representative for International Telecommunications Policy
Statement from the Press Secretary President Donald J. Trump has named Robert Blair of Virginia as the Special Representative for International Telecommunications Policy . In this capacity, Mr. Blair will lead the strategic prioritization of United States efforts to promote a secure and reliable global communications system. He will coordinate interagency efforts and serve as a liaison to industry, non-governmental, and international stakeholders to promote the development, deployment, and operation of the next-generation telecommunications infrastructure that will provide the security, data privacy, and stability required for a fully interconnected world. In this new capacity, Mr. Blair will support the Administration’s 5G efforts led by the Assistant to the President for Economy Policy, Larry Kudlow. Mr. Blair will continue to serve as Assistant to the President and the Senior Advisor to the Chief of Staff. Before joining the Whit...