Career Timeline of Darren Beattie: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Darren Beattie, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Darren Jeffrey Beattie is an American conservative author and diplomat. As of 2025, he serves as the acting Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs. His background suggests involvement in conservative thought and public service.
2011: Duke Chronicle Columnist
From 2011 to 2012, Darren Beattie wrote a biweekly column for the Duke Chronicle.
2012: Duke Chronicle Columnist
From 2011 to 2012, Darren Beattie wrote a biweekly column for the Duke Chronicle.
November 2016: Prediction of Trump's election victory
In November 2016, Darren Beattie predicted that Donald Trump would win the 2016 presidential election.
2016: Visiting Professor at Duke University & PhD
In 2016, Darren Beattie was a visiting professor of political science at Duke University and obtained his PhD in political theory from Duke University.
2017: Article condemning Duke's opposition to Trump's Muslim ban
In 2017, Darren Beattie returned to the Duke Chronicle to write an article condemning Duke's signature of a letter expressing opposition to Trump's Muslim ban.
August 2018: Departure from the White House
In August 2018, Darren Beattie left his position in the White House.
2018: Departure from the White House
In 2018, Darren Beattie's participation in a 2016 conference featuring white nationalist speakers resurfaced, leading to his departure from his speechwriter position in the White House.
April 2019: Hired as special advisor for speechwriting
In April 2019, Darren Beattie was hired by U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz as his special advisor for speechwriting.
November 2020: Appointment to U.S. Commission
In November 2020, Darren Beattie was appointed by Trump as a member of the U.S. Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad, sparking objections.
January 2022: Forced resignation from U.S. Commission
In January 2022, the Biden administration forced Darren Beattie to resign from his position on the U.S. Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad.
January 2025: Joined United States Department of State
In January 2025, Darren Beattie joined the United States Department of State under the second Trump administration.
February 4, 2025: Appointed acting Under Secretary of State
On February 4, 2025, Darren Beattie was appointed acting Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs.
2025: Acting Under Secretary of State
In 2025, Darren Beattie started working as the acting Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs.
