Johnny DeStefano | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2018 | |
| Counselor to the President | |
| In office February 9, 2018 – May 24, 2019 Served alongside Kellyanne Conway | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Additional office established |
| Succeeded by | Derek Lyons |
| Director of the Office of Public Liaison | |
| In office September 25, 2017 – March 18, 2018 Acting: September 25, 2017 – February 9, 2018 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | George Sifakis |
| Succeeded by | Justin R. Clark |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1979 (age 45–46) Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Saint Louis University (BA) |
Johnny DeStefano (born 1979) is an American political advisor who served as Assistant to President Donald Trump and Counselor to the President from 2017 to May 2019. He previously oversaw the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, White House Presidential Personnel Office, Office of Political Affairs, and Office of Public Liaison. DeStefano entered the Trump administration as Director of Presidential Personnel.[1] After leaving the White House, DeStefano was appointed an adviser to the e-cigarette company Juul.[2][3]
- ^ "President Donald J. Trump Announces Appointments for the Executive Office of the President". whitehouse.gov. Retrieved 9 February 2018 – via National Archives.
- ^ Anapol, Avery (May 21, 2019). "Trump adviser expected to leave White House, join Juul". The Hill. Retrieved October 11, 2019.
- ^ LaVito, Angelica (October 1, 2019). "Juul hires 'political dark arts' firm led by ex-Clinton campaign director in its fight for survival". CNBC. Retrieved February 9, 2020.