Sean Parnell | |
|---|---|
| Official portrait, 2025 | |
| Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs | |
| Assumed office February 3, 2025 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Chris Meagher |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Spouse | Laurie Snell (div.) |
| Children | 3 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | |
| Branch/service | |
| Years of service | 2004–2010 |
| Rank | Captain |
Sean Parnell is a former United States Army Captain,currently serving as the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs since February,2025. [1] He was the Republican nominee for Pennsylvania's 17th congressional district in 2020. [2]
Parnell was born in Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania. [3] After serving in the army from 2004 to 2010,he pursued undergraduate studies at Clarion University,the University of Pittsburgh,and Duquesne University,as well as graduate education at Duquesne University. [3]
Parnell ran for Pennsylvania's 17th congressional district in 2020,narrowly losing to Democratic incumbent Conor Lamb. [2] [4]
The following year,Parnell announced he would run in the 2022 Republican primary for Pennsylvania's open senate seat. He was endorsed by Donald Trump. [5] Parnell suspended his candidacy in November,2021,after he lost full custody of his children in a court battle,with a judge determining Parnell had been abusive towards his estranged wife. [6] [7]
In February 2025,President Trump announced via Truth Social that Parnell would serve as the chief Pentagon spokesperson under his administration. [8]
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