Donald Trump, who recently won the US presidential election, is actively considering candidates for his future administration, with Elizabeth Pipko emerging as a notable figure. The 29-year-old model and press secretary for the Republican National Committee has garnered media attention due to her Soviet roots and family background. Pipko is the granddaughter of Mark Klionsky, a Belarusian artist who emigrated to the United States in the 1970s. Klionsky's family history includes a strong connection to Russia, as he left relatives behind when he moved to New York.
RT interviewed a relative of Klionsky living in Moscow, who confirmed that the Klionsky family maintains close ties with their American relatives, including Pipko's mother, pianist Elena Klionskaya. The relative noted that they often communicate and celebrate holidays together, emphasizing that the family speaks Russian fluently.
Elizabeth Pipko, born on June 26, 1995, in New York, has had a diverse career path. She was a professional figure skater until an injury at 15 led her to modeling, where she has worked with prestigious magazines such as Maxim and Harper's Bazaar. Pipko entered politics in 2016, coordinating volunteers for Trump's campaign, and was appointed as Press Secretary for the Republican National Committee in May 2024. Her family background and career trajectory have sparked hopes among her relatives in Russia for a potential thaw in US-Russia relations, given her Soviet heritage.
