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Pasquale Anthony Cipollone
Former White House Counsel
White House Counsel (2018-2021)
Overview
Pasquale Anthony Cipollone served as White House Counsel from 2018 to 2021. He provided critical testimony to the January 6th Committee, confirming he opposed Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election and warned against the January 6th rally. He pushed back against Sidney Powell and others in a contentious December 2020 Oval Office meeting.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
Warned Trump that January 6 schemes were illegal
Told Trump"we need to be done with this"on election challenges
Opposed sending National Guard to seize voting machines
Testified to January 6 Committee about warnings he gave
Tried to prevent Trump from going to Capitol on January 6
Initially resisted subpoena citing executive privilege
Later cooperated with January 6 Committee and DOJ
Related Investigations (1)
Known Associates & Connections
Donald Trump
Served as White House Counsel, warned against illegal acts
Mark Meadows
Clashed with over January 6 response
John Eastman
Opposed his fake electors scheme
Sources & Documentation
2 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- September 1, 1965
- Birthplace
- Bronx, New York, USA
Education
- •J.D., University of Chicago Law School
- •B.A., Fordham University
Key Timeline
1965
Born in the Bronx
2018
October: Becomes White House Counsel
2020
November: Warns against post-election schemes
2020
December: Opposes Oval Office meeting with Giuliani/Powell/Flynn
2021
January 3: Threatens to resign over Jeffrey Clark appointment
2021
January 6: Tries to prevent Trump from going to Capitol
2021
January 20: Leaves White House
2022
July: Testifies to January 6 Committee
2023
Testifies to DOJ Special Counsel