John Kirby gets a White House promotion

Published February 12, 2024 10:16am ET



National Security Council spokesman John Kirby is taking on an expanded role as President Joe Biden barrels toward a 2024 election rematch with former President Donald Trump.

Kirby, who before joining the Biden White House proper served as the Pentagon press secretary, will be promoted from deputy assistant to the president to assistant to the president and White House national security communications adviser, according to a senior White House official.

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