Jason Chaffetz

Date of Birth: March 26, 1967

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Biography

Jason Chaffetz is an American politician and former U.S. Representative for Utah’s 3rd congressional district. Born on March 26, 1967, in Los Gatos, California, Chaffetz originally pursued a career in public relations and business before entering the political arena. A member of the Republican Party, Chaffetz served in Congress from 2009 to 2017. During his tenure, he became known for his investigative prowess as the Chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. He was particularly noted for his investigations into the Benghazi attack and the Hillary Clinton email controversy. After stepping down from Congress, Chaffetz transitioned to a career in media, becoming a contributor for Fox News.

5 Interesting Facts about Jason Chaffetz

1. Before his political career, Jason Chaffetz was the placekicker on the Brigham Young University football team.

2. Chaffetz initially worked as a spokesman and public relations executive for Nu Skin Enterprises, a Utah-based multi-level marketing company.

3. He converted to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during his college years at BYU.

4. Chaffetz is known for his frugal lifestyle, often sleeping on a cot in his congressional office rather than renting an apartment in Washington, D.C.

5. After leaving Congress, Chaffetz published a book titled “The Deep State: How an Army of Bureaucrats Protected Barack Obama and Is Working to Destroy the Trump Agenda.”