Karl Rove

Karl Rove was President George W. Bush's right-hand man and one of the most powerful political figures in America.

Political Figure

December 25, 1950

Capricorn

74

Denver, Colorado

Karl Rove, an American political consultant and strategist, is best known for his work as a senior advisor and Deputy Chief of Staff to former President George W. Bush. He played a crucial role in Bush’s political campaigns and significantly influenced the United States’ political landscape. Rove was instrumental in developing the Texas Republican Party and co-founded the political action committee, American Crossroads. He is also a frequent political analyst on major news networks.

As a youth, Rove was a member of the Boy Scouts of America and became an Eagle Scout at 14. He attributes his leadership and organizational skills to his time in the organization, which he later applied to his political work.

In 2023, it was revealed that Rove aimed to be the Republican Party’s $1 billion wallet and was once considered Bush’s right-hand man. Despite a brief decline in his fortunes at the end of the Bush administration, Rove remained an influential political figure. However, his career as a political manipulator faced criticism, and he may have lost an entire generation for the Republican party. Rove’s role as the mastermind behind successful political campaigns has transformed his image from toxic to respected strategist. He has also been involved in an internet feud with Donald Trump, highlighting the crisis threatening the Republican Party.