Who is Kush Desai? Trump taps ex-Indian-American journalist as his Deputy Press Secretary
Kush Desai, an Indian-American and former journalist, has been appointed Deputy Press Secretary by President Donald Trump.
The White House announced in an official statement on Friday that US President Donald Trump has appointed ex-Indian-American journalist Kush Desai as his Deputy Press Secretary.

Desai, who brings extensive experience in political communications, will play a key role in shaping the White House's messaging under Deputy Chief of Staff Taylor Budowich.
The former journalists' appointment follows as Trump taps Steven Cheung as White House Communications Director and Karoline Leavitt as Press Secretary.
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Who is Kush Desai?
Kush Desai most recently served as Deputy Communications Director for the 2024 Republican National Convention and as Communications Director for the Republican Party of Iowa.
During his time at the Republican National Committee, he was the Deputy Battleground States and Pennsylvania Communications Director, focusing on crafting narratives for crucial battleground states. His work in Pennsylvania, a pivotal state in presidential elections, was particularly noteworthy.
Desai worked for The Daily Caller, a Washington, DC, based outlet for 10 months, covering political news and analysis. Prior to that, he started his career as a Research Analyst for the Republican National Committee, where he honed his skills in research and communications.
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A graduate of Dartmouth College, an Ivy League university in New Hampshire, Desai earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. During his time at Dartmouth, he was awarded the prestigious James O. Freedman Presidential Research Scholarship. Through this program Desai gained essential research expertise by working next to university faculty who acknowledged his academic strengths and intellectual dedication.
The linguistic capabilities of Desai function as a distinctive factor which differentiates him from other professionals. Fluent in both English and Gujarati, he offers a unique cultural perspective and communication abilities that will likely aid him in his new role.
