AdvertisementTrump called him 'the strong, silent type.' Now, Cipollone testifies about Jan. 6Updated July 07, 2022Franco OrdoñezfacebookEmailBefore he joined the Trump White House, Pat Cipollone typically worked behind the scenes. That changed when he took a central role in President Trump's Senate impeachment trial. (Getty Images)This article was originally published on December 23, 2019.