Early Life and Education of Michael Caputo: A Complete Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 21, 2026

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Michael Caputo. A timeline of key moments.

Michael Caputo is an American political strategist and lobbyist. He served as Assistant Secretary of Public Affairs at HHS under Trump. He has a long history in politics, including working for Reagan, George H.W. Bush's 1992 campaign, and later advising Boris Yeltsin in Russia. Caputo also worked for Gazprom Media to improve Vladimir Putin's image in the U.S. He later founded a public relations company and worked on a campaign in Ukraine.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

March 24, 1962: Michael Caputo's Birth

On March 24, 1962, Michael Raymon Caputo was born, marking the beginning of his life.

1962: Birth in Buffalo, New York

In 1962, Michael Caputo was born in Buffalo, New York.

1983: Enrolled at the University at Buffalo

In 1983, after leaving the Army, Michael Caputo enrolled at the University at Buffalo.

1994: Established Residence in Russia

In 1994, Michael Caputo established his residence in Russia after the dissolution of the Soviet Union.

1994: Moves to Russia

In 1994, Michael Caputo relocated to Russia following the dissolution of the Soviet Union.

2000: Conversion to Catholicism

In 2000, Michael Caputo became a Catholic, later saying this religious change helped him find peace.

2007: Advising a Politician's Campaign in Ukraine

In 2007, Michael Caputo moved back to Europe to advise a politician's campaign for parliament in Ukraine.

2013: Received J.D. Degree

In 2013, Michael Caputo received his J.D. degree from the University of Pennsylvania.

2013: Conversation with Trump about Russia

In 2013, Michael Caputo stated that the only time he and President Trump talked about Russia was during a dinner conversation where Trump asked him what it was like to live there.

2017: Bills Fan Thunder Remained in Operation

In 2017, Bills Fan Thunder remained in operation as a charity.

September 24, 2020: Diagnosis of Metastatic Cancer

On September 24, 2020, a spokesman for Michael Caputo's family announced that he had been diagnosed with metastatic head and neck cancer which originated in his throat.