Brian Ballard

MAGA-Aligned Lobbying Firms Quadruple Revenue Selling Trump Access

2025-10-25 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 9/10

MAGA-aligned lobbying firms, led by Ballard Partners (founded by Trump fundraiser Brian Ballard), have quadrupled revenue as corporations seek influence on tariffs, healthcare, and China policy through Trump’s inner circle. Major clients including Harvard, TikTok, and Fortune 500 companies pay …

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Trump-linked Lobbying Firms Dramatically Increase Q1 2025 Revenues

2025-04-22 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

In Q1 2025, Trump-affiliated lobbying firms like Ballard Partners and Mercury Public Affairs experienced a massive surge in profits, with Ballard Partners increasing revenues from $4.4M to $14.4M. The firms added over 120 new clients, including major corporations like JPMorgan Chase, Chevron, and …

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