| Vedant Patel, an Indian-American government official, became the interim spokesperson of the United States Department of State in 2023. |
| At the age of two, Vedant's parents moved from India to San Jose, California. |
| Vedant is fluent in Spanish, Gujarati, and English. |
| Gujarati street food is one of Vedant's favorite dishes. |
| After earning his degree from the University of California, Vedant developed an interest in press and communication. |
| Vedant held various roles in communications in the United States House of Representatives from 2012 to 2017. |
| In 2016, Vedant relocated from California to Washington D.C. |
| Vedant served as the regional press secretary at the Democratic National Committee from 2017 to 2018. |
| From 2018 to 2019, Vedant worked as the communications director for Pramila Jayapal. |
| Vedant played a significant role in Joe Biden's 2020 presidential campaign. |
| In December 2020, Vedant was appointed as the assistant personal secretary to Pramila Jayapal and served on the PIC. |
| Vedant contributed significantly to Joe Biden's 2020 presidential campaign. |
| In January 2021, Vedant became the assistant press secretary for President Joe Biden. |
| Vedant later became the principal deputy spokesperson at the United States Department of State. |
| Vedant is the third Indian-American to occupy a position in the White House Communications and Press Department. |
| In September 2022, Vedant became the first Indian-American to lead a daily State Department news conference. |
| The White House's Matt Hill praised Vedant's professionalism in representing the United States on the world stage. |
