Robert C. O'Brien facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Robert O'Brien
28th United States National Security Advisor
In office September 18, 2019 – January 20, 2021
President	Donald Trump
Preceded by	John R. Bolton
Succeeded by	Jake Sullivan
Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs
In office May 25, 2018 – October 3, 2019
President	Donald Trump
Preceded by	Position established
Succeeded by	Hugh Dugan
Personal details
Born	June 18, 1966 (1966-06-18) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Education	University of California, Los Angeles (BA) University of California, Berkeley (JD)

Robert Charles O'Brien (born June 18, 1966) is an American lawyer and politician. He has worked privately and with the United States government. He was the 28th United States National Security Advisor from September 18, 2019 to January 20, 2021. He also is an ambassador with the U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs. He is a partner at Larson O'Brien LLP, a Los Angeles-based boutique law firm.

In November 2020, O'Brien was seen as a possible candidate for president in the 2024 election.