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1. A top DC lobbying firm hired a controversial Trump advisor and tried to keep it under wraps.
When I reached out for comment, the firm attempted to cover up the cover up.
But I have receipts.
https://popular.info/p/top-dc-lobbying-firm-quietly-hires
Follow along if interested. https://popular.info/p/top-dc-lobbying-firm-quietly-hires
When I reached out for comment, the firm attempted to cover up the cover up.
But I have receipts.
https://popular.info/p/top-dc-lobbying-firm-quietly-hires
Follow along if interested. https://popular.info/p/top-dc-lobbying-firm-quietly-hires
2. The firm @forbestate hired Trump advisor Tate Bennett on January 5 as an SVP at the firm.
Normally, when @forbestate hires someone at that level there is a press release, a tweet, and an article in Politico.
But with Bennett NOTHING. https://popular.info/p/top-dc-lobbying-firm-quietly-hires
Normally, when @forbestate hires someone at that level there is a press release, a tweet, and an article in Politico.
But with Bennett NOTHING. https://popular.info/p/top-dc-lobbying-firm-quietly-hires
3. I reached out to @ForbesJeffrey, the co-founder of the firm, and asked why the firm was keeping Bennett's hiring quiet.
I gave him a deadline of 5PM on 1/20 to respond.
Forbes never responded
But on January 20 at 4:04 PM an article on Bennett's hiring appeared in Politico
I gave him a deadline of 5PM on 1/20 to respond.
Forbes never responded
But on January 20 at 4:04 PM an article on Bennett's hiring appeared in Politico
4. Why is @forbestate trying to keep Bennett's hiring under wraps - and then cover-up the cover-up?
Bennett is perhaps best known for her time at the EPA when she arranged meetings for former lobbying clients w/top staff. https://popular.info/p/top-dc-lobbying-firm-quietly-hires
Bennett is perhaps best known for her time at the EPA when she arranged meetings for former lobbying clients w/top staff. https://popular.info/p/top-dc-lobbying-firm-quietly-hires
5. Three Senators called for an Inspector General investigation of Bennett's conduct at the EPA.
At the White House Bennett ran the "Farmers to Families Food Box program" which ALSO became the subject of a Congressional investigation. https://popular.info/p/top-dc-lobbying-firm-quietly-hires
At the White House Bennett ran the "Farmers to Families Food Box program" which ALSO became the subject of a Congressional investigation. https://popular.info/p/top-dc-lobbying-firm-quietly-hires
6. According to @WhipClyburn, the program administered by Bennett was "marred by questionable contracting practices, a lack of accountability, & a failure to deliver food to many communities that need it most"
Each box did have a letter from Trump! https://popular.info/p/top-dc-lobbying-firm-quietly-hires
Each box did have a letter from Trump! https://popular.info/p/top-dc-lobbying-firm-quietly-hires
7. Bennett's hiring is a case study of how veterans of the Trump White House are still able to find lucrative positions in the influence industry.
She'll be making six-figures in her new job. https://popular.info/p/top-dc-lobbying-firm-quietly-hires
She'll be making six-figures in her new job. https://popular.info/p/top-dc-lobbying-firm-quietly-hires
8. More broadly, @forbestate is trying to benefit from Tate Bennett's connections while avoiding the taint of the Trump administration.
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