The well-traveled road from member of Congress to foreign agent
Since 2000, nearly 100 former lawmakers have become lobbyists for countries like Saudi Arabia and China in Washington.
Since 2000, nearly 100 former lawmakers have become lobbyists for countries like Saudi Arabia and China in Washington.
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.
Biden’s pick for secretary worked in Pentagon acquisitions before his most recent gigs consulting for top defense contractors.