Ukraine war puts spotlight on Russia’s paid boosters in Washington
Before broad sanctions took effect, former members of Congress cashed in doing Moscow’s bidding on Capitol Hill.
Before broad sanctions took effect, former members of Congress cashed in doing Moscow’s bidding on Capitol Hill.
The Kingdom has spent $100 million dollars over the course of the 7-year war to make you think they are all about ‘peace.’
An analysis of FARA filings shows they contacted members of Congress and others over 10,000 times.
Former Rep. Ed Royce went from reading Saudi talking points on the House floor to officially doing the Kingdom’s bidding.
The greased revolving door from the Pentagon to the weapons industry gives former officials easy access for influence peddling.
Seemingly strict lobbying rules haven’t stopped Biden from recruiting people who spent the Trump years cashing in on their government experience.
Lloyd Austin and Antony Blinken’s trip to Japan and South Korea last week was preceded by an expansive lobbying blitz from both countries in Washington.
Saudi, Emirati, and Qatari lobbying money is flooding Washington, and in the process American policy has been knocked down for the count.
Qatar’s charm offensive is part of a multi-faceted and strategic influence operation designed to further entangle the U.S. with this autocratic power.
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