Quick Facts
Biography
Judson P. Deere is an American political advisor, currently serving as Special Assistant to the President and Deputy Press Secretary in the administration of United States President Donald Trump.
Early life and education
Deere was born in Benton, Arkansas and graduated from Lyon College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and History.
Deere is gay.
Career
Deere began his career as a Field Director for the Republican Party of Arkansas during the 2010 election. He later became an aide to U.S. Senator John Boozman. Deere also served as Director of New Media for U.S. Senator Mike Crapo and was based in his Boise, Idaho office.
In 2014, he worked for Tim Griffin's campaign for Lieutenant Governor. He then served as the communications director for Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge from 2014 until 2017.
Deere left Arkansas to work in the Donald Trump Administration in November 2017. Deere first worked as White House Director of State Communications and as a special assistant to the president and director of media affairs. In April 2019, Deere succeeded Lindsay Walters, who left the administration to join Edelman, a public relations firm.