History of Hope Hicks in Timeline
Hope Hicks is an American public relations executive and political advisor. She is best known for her roles in President Donald Trump's administration. She initially served as White House Director of Strategic Communications before becoming White House Communications Director. She later returned to the White House as a Counselor to the President. Her close proximity and long tenure within the Trump administration made her a notable figure.
October 21, 1988: Hope Hicks Born
On October 21, 1988, Hope Charlotte Hicks was born. She would later become a public relations executive and political advisor.
2002: Model Appearance in Greenwich Magazine
In 2002, Hope Hicks appeared in Greenwich magazine as a teenage model.
2005: Cover Model for "The It Girl"
In 2005, Hope Hicks was the cover model for "The It Girl", the first novel in the series by Cecily von Ziegesar.
2006: Graduation from Greenwich High School
In 2006, Hope Hicks graduated from Greenwich High School, where she was co-captain of the lacrosse team.
2010: Graduation from Southern Methodist University
In 2010, Hope Hicks graduated from Southern Methodist University with a degree in English.
2010: Father becomes VP of Communications for NFL
In 2010, Hope Hicks' father became the executive vice president of communications for the National Football League.
2012: Joined Hiltzik Strategies
In 2012, Hope Hicks joined the public relations firm Hiltzik Strategies.
August 2014: Joined the Trump Organization
In August 2014, Hope Hicks joined the Trump Organization full time.
October 2014: Began working directly for Donald Trump
In October 2014, Hope Hicks started working directly for Donald Trump.
January 2015: Appointed Press Secretary for Trump's Potential Presidential Campaign
In January 2015, Donald Trump selected Hope Hicks as the press secretary for his potential presidential campaign, marking her entry into the world of politics.
2015: Father departs NFL
In 2015, Hope Hicks' father left the National Football League and became managing director of the Glover Park Group.
December 22, 2016: Named White House Director of Strategic Communications
On December 22, 2016, it was announced that Hope Hicks would become the White House director of strategic communications in the Trump administration.
2016: Communications Director for Trump Campaign
In 2016, Hope Hicks transitioned from press secretary to communications director for Donald Trump's presidential campaign.
2016: Relationship with David Pecker during the 2016 Republican Party presidential primaries
In 2016, Hope Hicks was present during Trump's relationship with David Pecker during the 2016 Republican Party presidential primaries
2016: Move to Washington D.C.
In 2016, following Trump's election, Hope Hicks moved to Washington, D.C.
January 2017: Included on Forbes 30 Under 30 List
In January 2017, Hope Hicks was included on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for her role as a "one-woman press team" for Trump's presidential campaign.
August 16, 2017: Appointed Interim White House Communications Director
On August 16, 2017, Hope Hicks was appointed as the interim White House communications director.
September 12, 2017: Appointed Permanent White House Communications Director
On September 12, 2017, Hope Hicks was appointed as the permanent White House communications director.
September 2017: White House Director of Strategic Communications
In September 2017, Hope Hicks served as White House director of strategic communications.
February 27, 2018: Testimony to House Intelligence Committee
On February 27, 2018, Hope Hicks testified before the House Intelligence Committee, acknowledging that she sometimes told "white lies" as communications director.
March 2018: Became Chief Communications Officer at Fox Corporation
In March 2018, Hope Hicks became Fox Corporation's chief communications officer and executive vice president.
March 2018: Resignation from the Trump Administration
In March 2018, Hope Hicks resigned from the Trump Administration, concluding her role as Trump's longest-serving political aide at the time.
March 29, 2018: Official Resignation from White House
On March 29, 2018, Hope Hicks officially resigned from her position in the White House.
2018: White House Communications Director
In 2018, Hope Hicks served as White House Communications Director in President Donald Trump's administration.
2018: Dating Rob Porter
In 2018, Hope Hicks was dating Rob Porter, White House staff secretary for Trump, at the time of Porter's resignation.
March 4, 2019: House Judiciary Committee Request
On March 4, 2019, the House Judiciary Committee sent a letter to Hicks requesting information regarding alleged obstruction of justice by the Trump administration.
April 18, 2019: Release of Mueller Report
On April 18, 2019, the Robert Mueller report was released, mentioning Hope Hicks over 180 times.
May 21, 2019: Subpoena for Documents and Testimony
On May 21, 2019, Hope Hicks was subpoenaed by the House Judiciary Committee for documents and testimony.
June 4, 2019: Executive Privilege Invoked
On June 4, 2019, the Trump White House invoked executive privilege, directing Hope Hicks not to provide documents related to her employment in the Trump administration.
June 19, 2019: Closed-Door Testimony
On June 19, 2019, Hope Hicks testified in a closed-door session, during which lawyers for the Trump administration forbade her from answering questions 155 times.
July 18, 2019: Release of Unredacted Search Warrant Documents
On July 18, 2019, unredacted search warrant documents from the Michael Cohen criminal case were released, suggesting Hicks might have known about hush payments earlier than previously claimed.
February 2020: Return to the White House Announced
In February 2020, it was announced that Hope Hicks would return to the White House Office as an aide to Jared Kushner and counselor to President Donald Trump.
March 2020: Left Fox Corporation
In March 2020, Hope Hicks left Fox Corporation.
March 2020: Return to the White House
In March 2020, Hope Hicks returned to the White House as counselor to President Trump.
June 1, 2020: Involvement in Trump's Church Appearance
On June 1, 2020, during the George Floyd protests, Hope Hicks suggested that Trump walk to St. John's Episcopal Church, leading to the forceful clearing of peaceful protesters.
October 1, 2020: Tested Positive for COVID-19
On October 1, 2020, it was announced that Hope Hicks had tested positive for COVID-19, leading to President Trump and the First Lady also being tested.
2020: Counselor to the President
In 2020, Hope Hicks returned to the White House to serve as a counselor to the president.
2020: Hicks Advised Trump to Move On After Election
In the weeks after the 2020 election, Hope Hicks advised Trump to move on, leading him to say, "Well, Hope doesn’t believe in me," to which she replied, "No, I don’t. Nobody’s convinced me otherwise."
January 13, 2021: Final Departure from the White House
On January 13, 2021, Hope Hicks departed from the White House for the final time.
2021: Departure from White House
In 2021, Hope Hicks departed from her role as counselor to the president.
June 2022: New York Times Reports on Hicks' Advice to Trump
In June 2022, The New York Times reported that in the weeks after the 2020 election, Hope Hicks advised Trump to move on, leading him to say, "Well, Hope doesn’t believe in me."
October 25, 2022: Interview with January 6 Committee
On October 25, 2022, Hope Hicks sat for an interview with the United States House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack.
December 19, 2022: Televised Testimony to January 6 Committee
On December 19, 2022, part of Hope Hicks' interview with the January 6 Committee was televised during the committee's public hearing.
April 1, 2024: Reported Testimony in Trump Hush Money Trial
On April 1, 2024, it was reported that Hope Hicks would testify for the prosecution in the Trump hush money criminal trial.
May 3, 2024: Testified in Trump Hush Money Trial
On May 3, 2024, Hope Hicks testified in the Trump hush money criminal trial, detailing Trump's relationship with David Pecker and his desire to cover up alleged affairs.
May 2024: Engagement to Jim Donovan
In May 2024, Hope Hicks got engaged to Jim Donovan, a Goldman Sachs investment banker.
2024: Vote for Donald Trump in 2024 presidential election
In November 2024, Hicks cast her vote for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election.
