Establishing the Office of Global Communications
Establishes White House Office to Coordinate Global Communications
What it does
Federal agencies must assist the White House Office of Global Communications in coordinating consistent international messaging, developing communication strategies, and forming short-term information teams.
Real-world impact
- Creates a White House office to coordinate U.S. messages abroad.
- Requires agencies to help craft consistent messages and share personnel.
- Mandates consultation with State and Defense before deploying communicators overseas.
Topics
Summary
This order creates a new Office of Global Communications inside the White House to lead and coordinate U.S. messaging abroad. The office will be headed by a Deputy Assistant to the President and will advise the President and agency leaders on effective ways to deliver consistent, accurate messages that promote U.S. interests, prevent misunderstandings, and support coalition partners.
Federal agencies are asked to help develop strategies, share staff for short-term information teams, and consult with the State and Defense Departments before deploying teams overseas.
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