Eric Branstad
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Eric Branstad | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 1975 (age 50–51) |
| Party | Republican |
| Children | 4 daughters |
| Relatives | Christine Branstad (mother) Terry Branstad (father) |
| Education | Rockhurst University (BA) |
Eric Branstad (born 1975) is an American political consultant, lobbyist, and public relations professional. He is the son of Terry Branstad, the former Governor of Iowa and US Ambassador to China. In 2023, it was announced that he would serve as a senior advisor to Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign in Iowa.[1]
Branstad is the son of Terry and Christine Branstad. He has two younger siblings, Allison and Marcus.[2][3]
In 1991, Branstad was involved in a car crash that killed two people. He paid $34.50 in fines and court costs for improper passing. The relatively light penalty was seen by many Iowans as an example of his father's political influence.[4] In 1992, Branstad was convicted of public intoxication at an after-school party.[5] In January 1993, Branstad pleaded guilty to using a fake ID in an attempt to purchase alcohol.[5] In June 1993, Branstad, then 17 years old, was a passenger of a crashed vehicle that was registered to his father and was charged with illegal possession of alcohol.[5] After this series of run-ins with the law, Branstad was sent to Wentworth Military Academy and College.[4][6]
Branstad is a graduate of Rockhurst University. He is married to Adrianna and has four daughters.[6][7]