White House Director of Strategic Communications · Trump Administration · 2020

Alyssa Farah Griffin

Republican Former Administration
Summary

Former White House communications director and co-host of The View who said she is 'genuinely afraid' of Trump and voted for Kamala Harris in 2024.

In Their Own Words

Key Statements

Just to be honest, I'm genuinely afraid of him.
March 2, 2023 · TheWrap
The View discussion about Trump and retaliation
For the first time in my life, I voted for a Democrat. I voted for Kamala Harris.
November 5, 2024 · TheWrap
The View Election Day episode

Timeline

January 2017

Became Press Secretary to Vice President Pence

Joined Trump administration

2019

Became Pentagon Press Secretary

Moved to Department of Defense

2020

Became White House Director of Strategic Communications

Senior communications role

December 2020

Resigned from Trump administration

Left before end of term

March 2, 2023

Said she was 'genuinely afraid' of Trump on The View

Public warning about a second Trump term

November 5, 2024

Said she voted for Kamala Harris

First time voting for a Democrat

Why This Matters

Credibility & Background

Background

Former Trump White House official, co-host of The View, Republican communications strategist

Positions Held

  • White House Director of Strategic Communications (2020)
  • Pentagon Press Secretary (2019-2020)
  • Press Secretary to Vice President (2017-2019)
  • Co-host of The View (2022-present)
Analysis

Reasons for Opposition

  1. 01 Said she is 'genuinely afraid' of Trump
  2. 02 Warned about retaliation if Trump returned to office
  3. 03 Voted for Kamala Harris instead of Trump in 2024
Electoral Position

Voted for Kamala Harris in 2024

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