Eric Greitens
Eric Robert Greitens (born April 10, 1974) is an American politician, author, humanitarian, and former Navy SEAL. He is the 56th Governor of the state of Missouri from January 9, 2017 until his resignation in June 1, 2018.[1] Greitens is the Former President and founder of The Mission Continues, a nonprofit organization for veterans.[2]
Eric Greitens | |
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| 56th Governor of Missouri | |
| In office January 9, 2017 – June 1, 2018 | |
| Lieutenant | Mike Parson |
| Preceded by | Jay Nixon |
| Succeeded by | Mike Parson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Eric Robert Greitens April 10, 1974 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) |
Sheena Chestnut (m. 2011) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Duke University Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford |
| Website | Official website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 2001–2017 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant Commander |
| Commands | Joint Special Operations Task Unit Mark V Special Operations Craft Detachment Al Qaeda Targeting Cell |
| Awards |  Bronze Star  Purple Heart Joint Service Commendation Medal Navy Commendation Medal Joint Service Achievement Medal Combat Action Ribbon Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal |
On March 22, 2021, Greitens announced that he would be running for the United States Senate in the 2022 U.S. Senate elections.[3] He lost the nomination to Eric S. Schmitt in the August primaries.[4]
Controversy
changeOn February 22, 2018, Greitens got in big trouble when he was accused of a serious crime that happened while he was having sex with another woman who was not his wife. He admitted that he was having sex with the woman but disagreed that he had committed a crime. She said that he secretly took naked pictures of her and then threatened to show them to other people and embarrass her if she told anybody what they had been doing together. A grand jury agreed there was enough evidence to proceed and he was indicted on felony invasion of privacy charges.[5] On May 29, 2018 Greitens announced that he would resign from office effective 5pm on Friday, June 1, 2018.[6] He and his wife Sheena got divorced in 2020.
Greitens is now a Republican. He used to be a Democrat.
References
change- ↑ "Politically Speaking: Eric Greitens on his latest mission to become Missouri's next governor". St. Louis Public Radio.
- ↑ "Daily show hosts Missouri governor hopeful Eric Greitens". Riverfront Times. Archived from the original on 2016-10-09. Retrieved 2016-11-14.
- ↑ "Eric Greitens announces Senate bid for Blunt's seat". FOX 2. 2021-03-22. Archived from the original on 2021-03-23. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ↑ Missouri Primary Election Results at NPR
- ↑ "Missouri governor charged over nude photo". BBC News. 23 February 2018. Retrieved 2018-02-23.
- ↑ Suntrup, Jack and Kurt Erickson. "Embattled Gov. Eric Greitens resigns". St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
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