White House counsel Pat Cipollone has taken the lead on President Trump’s defense team.
His strategy for approaching the looming impeachment trial may very well determine if any red-state Democrats vote to acquit Trump or if any squishy Republicans jump ship.
Throughout the fall, Cipollone repeatedly met with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and other GOP senators with legal backgrounds.
Here’s everything you need to know about this impressive, yet largely unknown figure.