Matt Compton

White House Profile

Matt Compton

Former Deputy Director of Online Content for the Office of Digital Strategy

Matt Compton joined the White House in October of 2011 and formerly served as the Deputy Director of Online Content. Prior to this role, he was the Director of New Media Campaigns for the Democratic National Committee. Earlier, he worked as the Communications Director for the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee and as an editor for the Progressive Policy Institute.

A native of North Carolina, he's a 2005 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Matt Compton's Posts

Ethics

More than 3 Million Records Released

February 22, 2013 at 4:00 PM EDT

A new release of White House visitor records brings the grand total of records that this White House has released to more than 3 million.

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Inside the White House

The Inside Story on Theodore Roosevelt's Official Portrait

February 18, 2013 at 12:19 PM EDT

For Presidents Day ,White House Curator Bill Allman gives the inside story on Theodore Roosevelt's official portrait.

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Inside the White House

President Obama Presents the 2012 Presidential Citizens Medal

February 15, 2013 at 3:08 PM EDT

The Presidential Citizens Medal is awarded to those who have "performed exemplary deeds of service for their country or their fellow citizens." It is one of the highest honors a civilian can receive.

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Economy

President Obama's 2013 State of the Union

February 13, 2013 at 1:23 AM EDT

President Obama outlines his plan for a thriving middle class and a strong America.

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Defense

An American Hero Receives the Medal of Honor

February 11, 2013 at 11:14 PM EDT

Army Staff Sgt. Clinton Romesha was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Kamdesh in 2009 during the war in Afghanistan.

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Faith Based

President Obama Calls for Humility at the National Prayer Breakfast

February 7, 2013 at 4:37 PM EDT

President Obama discusses his faith at the National Prayer Breakfast.

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Economy

Weekly Address: Two Nominees Who Will Fight for the American People

January 26, 2013 at 6:30 AM EDT

President Obama discusses his nomination of Mary Jo White to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission and Richard Cordray to continue as Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

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Inside the White House

Meet the Next White House Chief of Staff

January 25, 2013 at 4:01 PM EDT

President Obama taps Denis McDonough to serve as his chief of staff and lead the team at the White House.

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Ethics

More than 2.9 Million Records Released

January 25, 2013 at 4:00 PM EDT

A new release of White House visitor records brings the grand total of records that this White House has released to more than 2.9 million.

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The Second Inauguration of Barack Obama

January 21, 2013 at 3:27 PM EDT

Read the official transcript or watch the video of President Obama's Second Inaugural Address.

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