Boris Epshteyn

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. When was Boris Epshteyn born?August 14, 1982
2. What is the notable campaign involvement?Donald Trump's 2016 and 2020 presidential campaigns; John McCain's 2008 presidential campaign
3. Who is Boris Epshteyn?He is a political strategist who has helped run campaigns for presidents like Donald Trump and John McCain.
4. What jobs did he have in the Trump administration?In the Trump administration he worked as the director of communications for the Presidential Inaugural Committee and helped with communications for White House surrogates.

Political Strategist: A professional who designs and executes plans to achieve political objectives, particularly electoral success.
Senior Counsel: A senior legal advisor, often with extensive experience, providing expert guidance and representation.
Surrogate Operations: The management and coordination of individuals who publicly speak on behalf of a candidate or organization.
Fake Elector Plot: An alleged scheme where individuals falsely claim to be legitimate electors for a presidential candidate.