Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs
The Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs, or more formally the Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, was established in 2015 by an executive order pertaining to the recovery of U.S. hostages taken abroad. The special envoy leads and coordinates activities across the Executive Branch to bring home Americans held hostage in other countries.[1] The position was created in 2015 during the Obama administration.[2]
| United States Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs | |
|---|---|
 Seal of the United States Department of State | |
| Nominator | The President of the United States |
| Appointer | Secretary of State |
| Website | https://www.state.gov/leadership-special-presidential-envoy-for-hostage-affairs/ |
In February 2020, President Trump announced his intention to appoint Roger D. Carstens as the next Special Envoy.[3]
Special Envoys
| Officeholder | Term start | Term end | President |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim O'Brien | August 28, 2015 | January 20, 2017 | Barack Obama |
| Robert C. O'Brien | May 25, 2018 | October 3, 2019 | Donald Trump |
| Hugh Dugan (Acting SPEHA) | October 4, 2019 | March 1, 2020 | |
| Roger D. Carstens | March 2, 2020 | Present |
References
- "Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs". United States Department of State. Retrieved 2020-08-26.
- "Announcing the Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs". whitehouse.gov. 2015-08-28. Retrieved 2020-08-26.
- "President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Appoint Individual to a Key Administration Post". The White House. 21 February 2020. Retrieved 24 February 2020.
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