Matthew Miller (spokesperson)

Matthew Alan Miller (born 1973 or 1974) is a former American public official who was spokesperson for the United States Department of State from 2023 to 2025. A longtime Democratic Party communications operative, he previously served in the Obama administration and for multiple Democratic presidential campaigns.

During his tenure as spokesperson for the State Department, he addressed issues including the Russo-Ukrainian war (2022–present), 2023 Chinese military exercises around Taiwan, and the Gaza war following the October 7 attacks in Israel. Some of Miller's statements on the Gaza conflict, U.S. policy toward Hamas, and responses to international criticism of the war and allegations of Gaza genocide drew criticism. After leaving office, Miller stated that European recognition of Palestine and pro-Palestinian protests were appropriate, said the Biden administration put insufficient pressure on Israel, accused Israeli soldiers of war crimes while rejecting claims of genocide, and condemned Israel for sabotaging ceasefire efforts.