Alyssa Farah Griffin is an American political strategist, television personality, and former White House Director of Strategic Communications.
She gained prominence during the presidency of Donald Trump, serving as his Press Secretary for the Department of Defense and later as the White House Director of Strategic Communications.
Profile
- Full Name: Alyssa Farah Griffin
- Date of Birth: June 15, 1989
- Age: 34 years old
- Gender: Female
- Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, U.S.
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Political strategist, television personality
- Height: 167cm
- Parents: Joseph Farah (father), Judy (Mother)
- Siblings: N/A
- Relationship Status: Married
- Children: N/A
- Spouse: Justin Griffin
- Net Worth: $3 million
Early Life & Education
Alyssa Farah Griffin, currently aged 34, was born on June 15, 1989, in Los Angeles, California. Her father, Joseph Farah, is a journalist of Syrian and Lebanese descent.
He is known for his work at the Los Angeles Herald Examiner and as the founder of the far-right website WorldNetDaily.
Her mother, Judy, is a journalist based in Sacramento.
Griffin grew up in a right-wing media environment, influenced by her father’s work. She attended Bella Vista High School, where she excelled academically and athletically, serving as the girls’ soccer team captain.
She also pursued martial arts, earning a black belt.
After graduating from Bella Vista High School in 2007, Griffin studied Journalism and Public Policy at Patrick Henry College, where she obtained her bachelor’s degree.
Personal Life
In 2021, Alyssa Farah Griffin got engaged to Justin Griffin, a New York University Stern School of Business graduate.
They tied the knot in November 2021.
However, it is worth mentioning that members of Griffin’s family, including her father and stepmother, boycotted her wedding due to her differences with former President Donald Trump.
Career
Griffin’s political career began with her involvement in her father’s far-right website, WorldNetDaily. She wrote articles and served as a special Washington correspondent for the website.
She later worked as a media intern for Congressman Tom McClintock and as an associate producer on The Laura Ingraham Show.
In the 2012 presidential election cycle, Griffin served as the spokesperson for the College Republican National Committee, where she travelled across the country to discuss the youth vote.
She went on to work as the Press Secretary for Congressman Mark Meadows and later became the Communications Director for the Freedom Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives.
In September 2017, Griffin was appointed as the Special Assistant to the President and Press Secretary to Vice President Mike Pence.
She accompanied Pence on numerous domestic and foreign trips and represented the United States at important international conferences.
In September 2019, Griffin took on a new role as the Press Secretary for the United States Department of Defense, becoming the youngest press secretary in the history of The Pentagon.
She also served as the Deputy Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs and the Director of Media Affairs.
In April 2020, Griffin joined the White House Office as the White House Director of Strategic Communications. She played a crucial role in shaping the Trump administration’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
However, she resigned from her position in December 2020, planning to start her consulting firm focused on the corporate, political, and defense realms.
Net Worth
Alyssa Farah Griffin’s estimated net worth is around $3 million.
Social Media
- Instagram: @alyssafarahgriffin
- Twitter: @Alyssafarah
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