Childhood and Education Journey of Alyssa Farah Griffin in Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Alyssa Farah Griffin. From birth to education, explore key events.

Alyssa Farah Griffin is an American political strategist and television personality. She served as the White House Director of Strategic Communications and Assistant to President Donald Trump in 2020. She is currently a commentator on CNN and a co-host on the talk show *The View*, for which she received a Daytime Emmy Award nomination. Her career spans both political roles within the Trump administration and media appearances, making her a prominent figure in contemporary political and entertainment spheres.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

June 15, 1989: Alyssa Farah Griffin Born

On June 15, 1989, Alyssa Farah Griffin, née Farah, was born. She later became a political strategist and television personality.

1990: Father became editor of The Sacramento Union

In 1990, Alyssa Farah Griffin's father, Joseph Farah, became the editor of The Sacramento Union.

2007: Graduation from Bella Vista High School

In 2007, Alyssa Farah Griffin graduated from Bella Vista High School.

2010: Media Intern for Congressman Tom McClintock and Associate Producer on The Laura Ingraham Show

In 2010, Alyssa Farah Griffin was a media intern for Congressman Tom McClintock and began a one-year position as an associate producer on "The Laura Ingraham Show".

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2012: Spokesperson for the College Republican National Committee

In the 2012 presidential election cycle, Alyssa Farah Griffin was the spokesperson for the College Republican National Committee, traveling the country discussing the youth vote.

2019: Victim of an impersonation scam

In 2019, Alyssa Farah Griffin was a victim of an impersonation scam using her name to target members of Congress, leading to an FBI investigation.

November 2020: Trump stated privately he had lost the 2020 election

In November 2020, Alyssa Farah Griffin revealed that Trump stated privately several times he had lost the 2020 election.

2020: Engagement to Justin Griffin

In 2020, Alyssa Farah Griffin became engaged to Justin Griffin.

January 6, 2021: Condemned Trump supporters for harassing Senator Mitt Romney

On January 6, 2021, the day of the United States Capitol attack, Alyssa Farah Griffin publicly condemned Trump supporters for harassing Senator Mitt Romney.

February 7, 2021: Questioned the constitutionality of the second impeachment of Donald Trump

In a February 7, 2021, interview on CNN, Alyssa Farah Griffin questioned the constitutionality of the second impeachment of Donald Trump.

June 2021: Co-authored editorial with Johanna Maska

In June 2021, Alyssa Farah Griffin co-authored an editorial with Johanna Maska, discussing the need to overcome the political divide in the U.S; it was published by USA Today.

November 2021: Marriage to Justin Griffin

In November 2021, Alyssa Farah Griffin married Justin Griffin.

December 2021: Author of a text to Mark Meadows calling for Trump to condemn the attack

In December 2021, CNN revealed that Alyssa Farah Griffin was the author of a text to former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows calling for Donald Trump to condemn the attack saying "people will die."

June 2022: Trump stated privately he had lost the 2020 election

In June 2022, Alyssa Farah Griffin revealed that Trump stated privately several times in November 2020 that he had lost the 2020 election.

July 27, 2022: Justice Department had not contacted her regarding its investigation into January 6

On July 27, 2022, Alyssa Farah Griffin said the Justice Department had not contacted her regarding its investigation into January 6.

September 2022: Testimony to the January 6 select committee

During her testimony to the January 6 select committee in September 2022, Cassidy Hutchinson claimed that Alyssa Farah Griffin agreed to act as her backchannel.

2022: Family boycott of wedding

In 2022, Alyssa Farah Griffin revealed on "The View" that members of her family, including her father and stepmother, boycotted her wedding because of her differences with Trump.

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2024: Voted for Kamala Harris

In 2024, Alyssa Farah Griffin said that she voted for Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election, marking the first time she had voted for a Democrat.