Patrick Witt, the White House's top crypto adviser, announced Monday on X that he will defer his military training scheduled for July 27, allowing him to remain at the White House to advance the CLARITY Act in the Senate. Witt serves as executive director of the President's Council of Advisors for Digital Assets since August and is the lead negotiator on the legislation. The CLARITY Act, which would create the first comprehensive US regulatory framework for the crypto market, faces a deadline to pass the Senate before the Aug. 8 recess.
Witt Announces Second Training Deferral for CLARITY Act Negotiations
"Last week, it was reported that I was set to leave for mandatory training as part of my service in the Georgia Army National Guard, right before Clarity hits the Senate floor," Witt stated in his X post on Monday. "While I remain committed to fulfilling my service obligation, I am grateful to report that my training has been deferred, and that I will be able to see this effort through to the end."
Witt had been expected to report for Judge Advocate General (JAG) training with the Georgia Army National Guard on July 27. The training will qualify him to serve as a legal officer in the Guard. According to a report from Crypto In America on Tuesday, Witt had already deferred his mandatory military training in April to remain at the White House to work on CLARITY Act negotiations, which stretched on longer than expected. This is the second time Witt has deferred his training.
CLARITY Act Faces Aug. 8 Senate Deadline
The CLARITY Act would create the first comprehensive US regulatory framework for the crypto market. The legislation faces a make-or-break deadline to pass the Senate before the Aug. 8 recess. Witt is the White House's lead negotiator on the legislation.
Harry Jung Announces Departure from White House Crypto Council
Witt staying at the White House comes as Harry Jung, the Deputy Director of the President's Council of Advisors for Digital Assets, announced he will leave his post. "In two weeks, I will leave government service with immense gratitude," said Jung in a post to X on Monday. "These past two years transformed America's position on crypto. I'm proud of all we accomplished."
Jung was originally slated to take over Witt's responsibilities in the crypto council while he was on military leave, according to Crypto In America.
FAQ
What did Patrick Witt announce on Monday regarding his military training?
Patrick Witt announced on Monday via X that he will defer his military training scheduled for July 27 with the Georgia Army National Guard, allowing him to remain at the White House to advance the CLARITY Act in the Senate.
Why did Patrick Witt defer his military training?
Witt deferred his training to continue serving as the White House's lead negotiator on the CLARITY Act, which faces a deadline to pass the Senate before the Aug. 8 recess. This is the second time Witt has deferred his training, having previously deferred in April as negotiations stretched longer than expected.
Who is Harry Jung and what did he announce?
Harry Jung is the Deputy Director of the President's Council of Advisors for Digital Assets. He announced on Monday that he will leave his government post in two weeks. Jung was originally slated to take over Witt's responsibilities while Witt was on military leave.
