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Kellyanne Elizabeth Conway
Former Senior Counselor to the President
Trump Advisor, Pollster, Political Consultant
Overview
Kellyanne Elizabeth Conway served as Counselor to President Trump from 2017 to 2020. She managed Trump's successful 2016 campaign, becoming the first woman to run a winning presidential campaign. She coined the phrase"alternative facts"and repeatedly violated the Hatch Act.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
Coined"alternative facts"for lies
Multiple Hatch Act violations
Promoted Ivanka products from WH
OSC recommended removal for violations
Defended family separation policy
Public feuds with husband over Trump
Related Investigations (1)
Criminal Charges & Violations
6 documented violations
5 U.S.C. § 7323 (Hatch Act)Multiple Documented Violations; Office of Special Counsel found Conway violated Hatch Act on numerous occasions through political activity in official capacity(Federal Ethics)
5 U.S.C. § 7323(a)(1)Hatch Act Violation; Used official position to advocate for and against candidates in 2018 and 2020 elections(Federal Ethics)
5 C.F.R. § 2635.702Use of Public Office for Private Gain; Promoted Ivanka Trump products from White House podium(Ethics)
5 C.F.R. § 2635.101Standards of Ethical Conduct Violations; OSC recommended removal from federal service (ignored by Trump)(Ethics)
18 U.S.C. § 1001Potential False Statements -"Alternative facts"defense of demonstrably false inauguration crowd claims(Potential Federal)
18 U.S.C. § 1512Potential Obstruction; Defied subpoena from House Oversight Committee(Potential Federal)
Known Associates & Connections
Donald Trump
Campaign manager, senior advisor
George Conway
Ex-husband, Trump critic (divorced 2024)
Sources & Documentation
1 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- January 20, 1967
- Birthplace
- Camden, New Jersey
Education
- •J.D., George Washington University Law School (1992)
- •B.A., Trinity College (1989)
Key Timeline
2016
August: Becomes first woman to run winning presidential campaign
2017
January:"Alternative facts"defense of inauguration lies
2019
OSC: Should be removed for Hatch Act violations
2020
August: Resigns from White House
2024
Divorces George Conway