David McCormick
David Harold McCormick (born August 17, 1965) is an American businessman and politician who resides n Connecticut. McCormick served as the CEO of Bridgewater Associates, one of the world's largest hedge funds, from 2020 to 2022. He is the husband of former Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategy, Dina Powell.
David McCormick | |
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McCormick in January 2022 | |
| Under Secretary of the Treasury for International Affairs | |
| In office August 2007 – January 20, 2009 | |
| President | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Timothy D. Adams |
| Succeeded by | Lael Brainard |
| United States Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economic Affairs | |
| In office August 2006 – August 2007 | |
| President | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Caroline Atkinson (2011) |
| Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security | |
| In office October 7, 2005 – August 2006 | |
| President | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Kenneth Juster |
| Succeeded by | Mario Mancuso |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David Harold McCormick August 17, 1965 Washington, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic (before 1996) Republican (1996–present) |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | United States Military Academy (BS) Princeton University (MA, PhD) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1987–1992 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 82nd Airborne Division |
| Battles/wars | Persian Gulf War |
| Awards | Bronze Star |
A member of the Republican Party, McCormick served as Under Secretary of the Treasury for International Affairs during the George W. Bush administration. In January 2022, McCormick announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat held by retiring incumbent Pat Toomey. He lost to surgeon Mehmet Oz in the Republican primary by fewer than 1,000 votes.
In September 2023, McCormick announced his second U.S. Senate campaign. Lacking an opponent in the Republican primary, he became the party's presumptive nominee in March 2024 and is looking to unseat Democratic incumbent Senator Bob Casey Jr. in the 2024 general election.