Asa Hutchinson Speaking Fee: $10,000 to $20,000
Speaking Fee:
$10,000 to $20,000
Travels From:
DCA - Washington, DC
Travels From:
DCA - Washington, DC
Primary Topic Category:
Politics
Primary Topic Category:
Politics
Secondary Topic Category:
Leadership and Management
Secondary Topic Category:
Leadership and Management
Asa Hutchinson Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Asa Hutchinson, born on December 3, 1950, is a former Governor of Arkansas and a seasoned politician. He served as the 46th Governor of Arkansas from 2015 to 2023 and was a Republican presidential candidate for the 2024 election. Before his governorship, Hutchinson held various significant roles, including serving as a U.S. Attorney, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Director of the Drug Enforcement Administration. His political career is marked by his conservative stance on various issues, including abortion, border security, and economic policies.
Asa Hutchinson was born in Bentonville, Arkansas, and earned his bachelor's degree in accounting from Bob Jones University before obtaining his J.D. from the University of Arkansas School of Law. Hutchinson began his legal career in Fort Smith, Arkansas, where he made national headlines as the youngest U.S. Attorney, appointed by President Ronald Reagan. His notable achievements during this time included negotiating the peaceful end to a standoff with a white supremacist group.
Hutchinson's political career advanced as he served as a U.S. Representative for Arkansas's Third District from 1997 to 2001. During his tenure, he was known for his conservative voting record and his role as a House manager during President Bill Clinton's impeachment trial. Following his time in Congress, he was appointed by President George W. Bush to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration and later served as the Undersecretary for Border and Transportation Security at the Department of Homeland Security.
In 2015, Hutchinson was elected as the Governor of Arkansas, a position he held until 2023. His tenure as governor was marked by significant policy initiatives, including tax cuts, improvements in computer science education, and a controversial series of executions in 2017. Hutchinson also faced and addressed a multi-faceted corruption scandal during his time in office, advocating for the termination of the state's General Improvement Fund following a Supreme Court ruling.
In 2023, Hutchinson announced his candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential primary, positioning himself as an alternative to Donald Trump. Despite suspending his campaign in early 2024 after a poor performance in the Iowa caucuses, Hutchinson's campaign emphasized his extensive experience in law enforcement, governance, and his conservative policy positions on issues like abortion, border security, and economic reform.