Matthew Whitaker

Matthew Whitaker is a grown-up who works with laws and helps the United States talk to other countries. He was born a long time ago, on October 29, 1969. Imagine a busy day at school, that’s kind of like the important jobs he does! He’s a lawyer, which means he knows a lot about rules, and he’s also a diplomat, helping America get along with other nations.

Before becoming a big-time government worker, Matthew Whitaker was a star football player! When he was in college at the University of Iowa, he played a position called tight end for the Hawkeyes. He even played in a super famous game called the Rose Bowl in 1991. That’s like scoring the winning touchdown! After his football days, he went to school to become a lawyer.

Matthew Whitaker has worked in jobs that help keep people safe. For a while, he was in charge of making sure laws were followed in a big part of Iowa. He was known for being tough on people who broke serious rules, like those who sold illegal drugs. This is a very important job to protect communities and make sure everyone is safe.

One of Matthew Whitaker's most exciting jobs is being an ambassador to NATO. NATO is like a big club of countries that promise to help each other if there's trouble. Being an ambassador means he travels and talks with leaders from these countries to make sure everyone is working together. It’s like being a super-connector for world peace!