Trump Administration Right to Nominate Michael Kratsios as Chief Technology Officer

Apr 4, 2019 by AFP

Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today announced its support for President Donald Trump’s nomination of Michael Kratsios to fill the two-year vacancy in the federal chief technology officer (CTO) position. Kratsios served as deputy chief technology officer since 2017 and has been involved with several high-profile federal tech efforts including artificial intelligence, drones, and more.

Americans for Prosperity Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner issued the following statement:

“Michael Kratsios is highly qualified for the role of America’s chief technology officer and was a strong choice by the Trump administration. Kratsios has demonstrated bold leadership on many of the most important tech issues facing the country. His work supporting a healthy regulatory environment for technological innovation proves he is ready to lead the country in the right direction.”

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