This is an accepted version of this page Katrina Lanette Pierson (née Shaddix;[2] born (1976-07-20)July 20, 1976[a]) is an American activist and communications consultant.

[8][12] In 2012, Pierson actively supported Ted Cruz in the 2012 Senate race in Texas, and appeared on stage with him on election night in November.

[18] After the 2016 election, Pierson turned down an administration position as Deputy Press Secretary,[19][20] and instead worked at America First Policies, a pro-Trump 501(c)(4) group.

[22][15] The New York Times reported that Pierson served as a liaison between the White House and organizers at Donald Trump's "Save America" rally on the Ellipse, preceding the 2021 United States Capitol attack.

[24] In 2021, Pierson publicly mulled running in the Texas's 6th congressional district special election to replace deceased U.S. Representative Ron Wright.

[27][28] According to records obtained by CNN, Pierson texted White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows on January 2 and 3, 2021, noting that "[t]hings have gotten crazy and I desperately need some direction" before declaring "I'm done.