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Matthew Whitaker is a lawyer, politician and diplomat, born on October 29, 1969 in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Matthew Whitaker is 56 years old as of 2026. Education on record includes Ankeny High School and Eastern Iowa Community Colleges.
My Take
Matthew Whitaker's trajectory interests me precisely because of its range. A lawyer from Des Moines who climbed into national politics and then took on a frontline diplomatic post as U.S. ambassador to NATO in 2025 covers an enormous distance. Translating courtroom logic into the high-stakes choreography of international security demands not just intellect but nerve. Whatever one makes of his politics, and opinions clearly differ, the sheer span from an Iowa community-college start to a seat at the table of global defense is striking. I think profiles like his belong on record, if only to document how varied paths to power can be.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Matthew Whitaker
- Name (Japanese)
- マシュー・ウィテカー
- Reading
- ましゅー・うぃてかー
- Born
- October 29, 1969 (age 56)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rooster
- Origin
- Des Moines, Iowa, United States
- Occupation
- lawyer / politician / diplomat / jurist
2. Background
- High school
- Ankeny High School
- University
- Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Matthew Whitaker born?
Born October 29, 1969 (age 56).
Where is Matthew Whitaker from?
Matthew Whitaker is from Des Moines, Iowa, United States.
What does Matthew Whitaker do?
Matthew Whitaker works as lawyer, politician, diplomat, jurist.
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