Pat Cipollone | |
---|---|
White House Counsel | |
In office December 10, 2018 – January 20, 2021 | |
President | Donald Trump |
Preceded by | Emmet Flood (Acting) |
Succeeded by | Dana Remus |
Personal details | |
Born | Pasquale Anthony Cipollone May 6, 1966 New York City, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Rebecca Thelen |
Children | 10 |
Education | Fordham University (BA) University of Chicago (JD) |
Pasquale Anthony "Pat" Cipollone[1] (born May 6, 1966)[2] is an American attorney who served as White House Counsel for President Donald Trump. While in office he defended Trump in his first impeachment trial. He objected to Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election, and played a key role in the January 6 committee hearings, specifically the committee's sixth hearing.