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*Perisic, Kyle (February 14, 2020). [https://americanmilitarynews.com/2020/02/fmr-navy-seal-and-gov-eric-greitens-exonerated-in-misconduct-investigation/ Fmr. Navy SEAL and Gov. Eric Greitens exonerated in campaign finance investigation]. ''American Military News''. Retrieved January 10, 2021.</ref> | *Perisic, Kyle (February 14, 2020). [https://americanmilitarynews.com/2020/02/fmr-navy-seal-and-gov-eric-greitens-exonerated-in-misconduct-investigation/ Fmr. Navy SEAL and Gov. Eric Greitens exonerated in campaign finance investigation]. ''American Military News''. Retrieved January 10, 2021.</ref> | ||
| − | In mid-July 2020 amidst a massive [[2020 Leftwing insurrection|leftist insurrection]] in many major liberal U.S. cities, Greitens was dining at a restaurant near St. Louis University with a friend from the Navy when he heard gunshots outside.<ref>Sloan, Nick and Ricono, Angie (July 14, 2020). [https://www.kctv5.com/news/former-missouri-gov-greitens-renders-first-aid-to-victims-of-shooting-in-st-louis/article_4a992b5e-c57c-11ea-99be-636129074975.html Former Missouri Gov. Greitens renders first aid to victims of shooting in St. Louis]. ''KCTV 5''. Retrieved January 10, 2021. | + | In mid-July 2020 amidst a massive [[2020 Leftwing insurrection|leftist insurrection]] in many major liberal U.S. cities, Greitens was dining at a restaurant near St. Louis University with a friend from the Navy when he heard gunshots outside.<ref>Two references: |
| + | *Sloan, Nick and Ricono, Angie (July 14, 2020). [https://www.kctv5.com/news/former-missouri-gov-greitens-renders-first-aid-to-victims-of-shooting-in-st-louis/article_4a992b5e-c57c-11ea-99be-636129074975.html Former Missouri Gov. Greitens renders first aid to victims of shooting in St. Louis]. ''KCTV 5''. Retrieved January 10, 2021. | ||
*[https://www.ky3.com/2020/07/14/former-gov-eric-greitens-rushed-to-aid-victims-after-shooting-in-st-louis-mo/ Former Gov. Eric Greitens rushed to aid victims after shooting in St. Louis, Mo.]. ''KY3''. Retrieved January 10, 2021.</ref> Having always carried a medical kit in his car due to his military training, the two gave first aid to the shooting victims before EMS had arrived. The latter unfortunately later died, and a homicide investigation was launched. | *[https://www.ky3.com/2020/07/14/former-gov-eric-greitens-rushed-to-aid-victims-after-shooting-in-st-louis-mo/ Former Gov. Eric Greitens rushed to aid victims after shooting in St. Louis, Mo.]. ''KY3''. Retrieved January 10, 2021.</ref> Having always carried a medical kit in his car due to his military training, the two gave first aid to the shooting victims before EMS had arrived. The latter unfortunately later died, and a homicide investigation was launched. | ||
Revision as of 19:13, January 10, 2021
| Eric Greitens | |||
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| 56th Governor of Missouri From: January 9, 2017 – June 1, 2018 | |||
| Lieutenant | Mike Parson | ||
| Predecessor | Jay Nixon | ||
| Successor | Mike Parson | ||
| Information | |||
| Party | Democrat (before 2015) Republican (2015 – present) | ||
| Spouse(s) | Sheena Chestnut | ||
| Religion | Judaism | ||
| Military Service | |||
| Allegiance | United States | ||
| Service/branch | Navy | ||
| Service Years | 2001–2017 | ||
| Rank | Lieutenant Commander | ||
| Commands | Joint Special Operations Task Unit Mark V Special Operations Craft Detachment | ||
| Awards | Bronze Star Purple Heart Joint Service Commendation Medal Navy Commendation Medal Joint Service Achievement Medal Combat Action Ribbon Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal | ||
Eric Robert Greitens (born April 10, 1974) served as the 56th governor of Missouri. A veteran of U.S.-involved wars in the Middle East, he was a Navy SEAL.[1][2] Although formerly a liberal[3][4] Democrat, Greitens changed party affiliation to the Republican Party and adopted conservative policies.[5]
Greitens has been married to his wife, Sheena, since 2011. He admitted to the public in 2018 that he had committed adultery on her three years earlier after allegations of adultery and blackmail arose against him.[6] On May 29, 2018, Greitens announced he would resign as governor due to the accusation.[7][8]
Governor of Missouri
On February 6, 2017, Greitens signed a bill into law making Missouri the 28th Right to Work state.[9][10]
Post-gubernatorial life
He was investigated for months over alleged campaign finance violations, and was exonerated in mid-February 2020.[11]
In mid-July 2020 amidst a massive leftist insurrection in many major liberal U.S. cities, Greitens was dining at a restaurant near St. Louis University with a friend from the Navy when he heard gunshots outside.[12] Having always carried a medical kit in his car due to his military training, the two gave first aid to the shooting victims before EMS had arrived. The latter unfortunately later died, and a homicide investigation was launched.
References
- ↑ Ballentine, Summer; Lieb David A. (January 9, 2017). Eric Greitens, a former Navy SEAL, takes over as Missouri governor. Navy Times (from the Associated Press). Retrieved February 9, 2017.
- ↑ McMorris, Bill (February 7, 2017). Navy SEAL Governor Beats Back Unions. The Washington Free Beacon. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
- ↑ VIDEO => Eric Greitens Pushes Job Killing Global Warming Legislation. Gateway Pundit. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
- ↑ Newly Unearthed Video Shows Eric Greitens’ Love For World Government. Gateway Pundit. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
- ↑ Mannies, Jo (September 26, 2015). Greitens casts himself as a renegade as he joins GOP crowd running for governor. St. Louis Public Radio. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
- ↑ Rodriquez, Katherine (January 11, 2018). Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens Admits He Cheated on Wife in 2015, Denies Accusations of Blackmail. Breitbart News. Retrieved January 11, 2018.
- ↑ Mason, Ian (May 29, 2018). Missouri Governor Eric Greitens Resigns. Breitbart News. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
- ↑ Zwirz, Elizabeth (May 29, 2018). Missouri Gov. Greitens resigning amid sexual misconduct scandal. Fox News. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
- ↑ Shaw, Adam (February 6, 2017). ‘Right-to-work’ movement claims victory in Missouri, eyes NH next. Fox News. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
- ↑ Hancock, Jason (February 6, 2017). Gov. Eric Greitens signs Missouri right-to-work bill, but unions file referendum to overturn it. The Kansas City Star. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
- ↑ Two references:
- ‘No evidence of any wrongdoing’: Former Gov. Eric Greitens fully exonerated, campaign to pay $38k. Fox 4 Kansas City. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
- Perisic, Kyle (February 14, 2020). Fmr. Navy SEAL and Gov. Eric Greitens exonerated in campaign finance investigation. American Military News. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
- ↑ Two references:
- Sloan, Nick and Ricono, Angie (July 14, 2020). Former Missouri Gov. Greitens renders first aid to victims of shooting in St. Louis. KCTV 5. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
- Former Gov. Eric Greitens rushed to aid victims after shooting in St. Louis, Mo.. KY3. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
External links
- Profile at the National Governors Association
- Profile at Ballotpedia
- Cooperman, Jeannette (April 14, 2016). A Closer Look at Eric Greitens, Missouri's Governor-Elect. stlmag.com. Retrieved February 9, 2017.