History of Alyssa Farah Griffin in Timeline

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.

2014: Press Secretary for Congressman Mark Meadows

In 2014, Alyssa Farah Griffin was named press secretary for Congressman Mark Meadows; she was later named as his communications director.

September 2017: Special Assistant to the President and Press Secretary to the Vice President

In September 2017, Alyssa Farah Griffin was appointed special assistant to the president and press secretary to Vice President Mike Pence.

October 2017: Press Secretary for Vice President Mike Pence

In October 2017, Alyssa Farah Griffin became the press secretary for U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and special assistant to President Donald Trump.

September 2019: Press Secretary for the United States Department of Defense

In September 2019, Alyssa Farah Griffin became press secretary for the United States Department of Defense and director of media affairs, serving as the chief spokesperson for the department.

September 2019: Youngest Press Secretary of The Pentagon

In September 2019, Alyssa Farah Griffin was appointed the youngest press secretary of The Pentagon in history, serving as deputy assistant to the secretary of defense for public affairs and the press secretary for the United States Department of Defense.

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.

April 7, 2020: Joins White House Office as Director of Strategic Communications

On April 7, 2020, Alyssa Farah Griffin joined the White House Office as the White House director of strategic communications.

April 2020: Considered for White House Press Secretary

In April 2020, it was reported that Mark Meadows had considered bringing Alyssa Farah Griffin on as a White House press secretary.

August 2020: Shaping the Trump administration's coronavirus response

In August 2020, The Washington Post reported that Alyssa Farah Griffin played an important role in shaping the Trump administration's coronavirus response.

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.

December 3, 2020: Resigned as White House communications director

Alyssa Farah Griffin resigned as White House communications director on December 3, 2020, effective the next day, planning to start a consulting firm.

2020: Deputy Assistant to the Secretary of Defense

From 2019 to 2020, Alyssa Farah Griffin served as deputy assistant to the secretary of defense for public affairs and the press secretary for the United States Department of Defense.

2020: Engagement to Justin Griffin

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

2020: White House Director of Strategic Communications

In 2020, Alyssa Farah Griffin served as the White House director of strategic communications and Assistant to the President during Donald Trump's presidency.

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.

February 2021: Visiting Fellow with the Independent Women's Forum

In February 2021, Alyssa Farah Griffin became a visiting fellow with the Independent Women's Forum.

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."

2021: Joined CNN as a political contributor

In 2021, Alyssa Farah Griffin joined CNN as a political contributor.

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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: Permanent co-host of The View

In 2022, Alyssa Farah Griffin became a permanent co-host of "The View" for the talk show's 26th season after guest appearances in 2021 and 2022.

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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: Daytime Emmy Award nomination

In 2024, Alyssa Farah Griffin received a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host for her work on 'The View'.

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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.