Chris LaCivita
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Christopher Joseph LaCivita (born 1966) is an American political consultant, and partner in FP1 Strategies, a national public-affairs and campaign firm.[1] LaCivita is currently a senior advisor to Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign.[2][3]
Chris LaCivita | |
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Born | Christopher Joseph LaCivita 1966 (age 57ā58) McKeesport, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Education | Virginia Commonwealth University (BS) |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Catherine |
Children | 2 |
Military career | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | ~1989ā1991 |
Rank | Sergeant |
Battles/wars | Gulf War |
Awards | Purple Heart |
LaCivita is often mentioned for his role as media advisor to the Swift Boat Veterans, an independent-expenditure group credited with a significant impact on the 2004 presidential election.
Since 2004, he has been president of the firm Advancing Strategies LLC. He was formerly with Crosslink Strategy, a conservative lobbying and political consulting firm founded by former John McCain advisor Terry Nelson, a founding partner of FP1 as well.