Ben Sasse

Ben Sasse is an American politician who served as a U.S. Senator for Nebraska and as president of Midland University.

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Occupation

Politician

Born in

Plainview

Born

February 22, 1972

Zodiac

Pisces

19,911

days alive

54

years old

$2 million

net worth

#2,352 of 2,697

Born
February 22, 1972 in 🇺🇸Plainview
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About

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Benjamin Eric Sasse is an American politician and academic administrator. He represented Nebraska in the United States Senate from 2015 to 2023, resigning to become the president of the University of Florida. He is a member of the Republican Party. He is a critic of Donald Trump and was one of seven Republican senators to vote to convict Trump of incitement of insurrection in his second impeachment trial.

Before Fame

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Ben Sasse grew up on a family farm and ranch in Nebraska, developing a strong work ethic and connection to his rural roots. He pursued academic interests early, graduating from Harvard University and earning a Ph.D. in American history from Yale University before entering the world of public service.

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  • Ben Sasse earned a Ph.D. in American History from Yale University.
  • Before entering politics, Sasse worked as a consultant for McKinsey & Company and served as president of Midland University.
  • Sasse is the author of two books: 'The Vanishing American Adult' and 'Them: Why We Hate Each Other--and How to Heal'.
  • While serving in the Senate, Sasse frequently critiqued the policies and rhetoric of Donald Trump, even within his own party.

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Pisces♓︎

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Gemini♊︎

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Timeline
2023
Day 18,819
Age 51

Resigns from Senate

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Sep 1, 2023

Sasse resigned from the U.S. Senate to become president of the University of Florida.

Day 18,612
Age 50

Named President of University of Florida

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Feb 6, 2023

Sasse was named the 13th president of the University of Florida.

2021
Day 17,889
Age 48

Voted to Convict Donald Trump

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Feb 13, 2021

Sasse was one of seven Republican senators to vote to convict Donald Trump of incitement of insurrection in his second impeachment trial.

2015
Day 15,656
Age 42

Sworn into U.S. Senate

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Jan 3, 2015

Sasse was sworn in as a U.S. Senator for Nebraska.

2014
Day 15,596
Age 42

Elected to U.S. Senate

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Nov 4, 2014

Ben Sasse was elected as a Republican to the United States Senate representing Nebraska.

2009
Day 13,463
Age 36

President of Midland University

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Jan 1, 2009

Sasse was named president of Midland University.

2004
Day 11,636
Age 31

Dean of the College at Midland University

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Jan 1, 2004

Sasse began serving as the Dean of the College at Midland University in Fremont, Nebraska.

2000
Day 10,175
Age 27

PhD from Yale

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Jan 1, 2000

Sasse received his Doctor of Philosophy in history from Yale University.

1998
Day 9,445
Age 25

Graduation from Yale

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Jan 1, 1998

Sasse earned a Master of Divinity from Yale Divinity School.

1994
Day 7,984
Age 21

Graduation from Harvard

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Jan 1, 1994

Sasse graduated from Harvard University with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

1972
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Birth

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Feb 22, 1972

Benjamin Eric Sasse born in Plainview, Nebraska.