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Johnson to continue leading National Security Council communications while serving at State

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Johnson continues to serve as the communications lead for the National Security Council while holding the Assistant Secretary role.

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The Department of State announced that Dylan Johnson will become Assistant Secretary of State for Global Public Affairs, effective January 26, 2026. In the role he will lead the Bureau of Global Public Affairs, overseeing strategic communications and engagement with domestic and international media. Johnson currently serves as Special Assistant to the President and Assistant White House Communications Director for national security communications and will continue to lead communications for the National Security Council. His background includes roles on President Donald J. Trump’s 2024 campaign, in the first Trump administration, and in the Office of the Governor of Missouri.
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The U.S. Department of State’s official appointment notice for Dylan Johnson states that “In addition to serving as Assistant Secretary, Johnson will continue to lead communications for the National Security Council at the White House.” That is a direct statement from an official State Department release indicating Johnson will retain his NSC communications duties while assuming the Assistant Secretary role. Verdict: True — an official State Department announcement directly asserts the claim.

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  1. Update · Jan 22, 2026, 09:14 PMTrue
    The U.S. Department of State’s official appointment notice for Dylan Johnson states that “In addition to serving as Assistant Secretary, Johnson will continue to lead communications for the National Security Council at the White House.” That is a direct statement from an official State Department release indicating Johnson will retain his NSC communications duties while assuming the Assistant Secretary role. Verdict: True — an official State Department announcement directly asserts the claim.
  2. Original article · Jan 22, 2026
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