<p>Numerous former aides to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have reportedly transitioned to working as lobbyists for companies which have sought benefits from legislation related to the coronavirus, making a bundle of money for their firms in the process.</p>
<p><a href="https://freebeacon.com/coronavirus/former-pelosi-aides-cash-in-as-coronavirus-lobbyists/">The Washington Free Beacon</a> examined federal disclosure records and found at least seven of those aides, including Pelosi&#8217;s former chief of staff, Nadeam Elshami, senior policy adviser Anne MacMillan, and special assistant Shanti Stanton, have represented over 50 different entities in 2020. The Beacon added, “Their firms received over $2 million from these clients during this time. These fees were for lobbying on multiple issues in addition to coronavirus legislation and policies.”</p>
<p>The primary focus for the lobbyists was apparently the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. Stanton, who is registered to lobby for at least 22 clients with regard to the coronavirus issue, lobbied on behalf of Delta Airlines, Facebook Inc., and Verizon Communications Inc. Delta received $5.4 billion last month. The Beacon noted, “Those clients paid her firm over $1 million combined in the first quarter of 2020, according to records.&#8221;</p>
<p>Elshami is registered to lobby for at least 10 clients, including the U.S. Travel Association and Walgreen Co. The Beacon noted that his firm has garnered $260,000 from those clients in 2020.</p>
<p>MacMillan has represented Bayer Corp., McDonald&#8217;s Corp., and Apple Inc., among others, with her firm reportedly making $620,000 this year.</p>
<p>Other former aides include Arshi Siddiqui, a former senior policy adviser to Pelosi, Pelosi&#8217;s former senior counsel Joe Onek, former senior adviser Dean Aguillen, and former staff assistant Christopher Matthiesen.</p>
<p>In late April, <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/well-connected-trump-alumni-benefit-from-coronavirus-lobbying-rush/2020/04/30/f4c4a9bc-88ed-11ea-9dfd-990f9dcc71fc_story.html">The Washington Post</a> targeted former officials in the Trump administration in a piece titled, “Well-connected Trump alumni benefit from coronavirus lobbying rush.”</p>
<p>The Post wrote, “As lobbyists blitz Washington for a piece of the massive federal response to the global pandemic, a group of former Trump administration officials and campaign alumni are in the center of the action, helping private interests tap into coveted financial and regulatory relief programs.”</p>
<p>The Post pontificated, “The barrage of activity shows how, despite Trump’s repeated claim that he would ‘drain the swamp,’ his former aides and onetime administration officials have embraced Washington’s lobbying world — and are now providing firepower for companies eager for coronavirus relief.”</p>
<p>In late March, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/28/us/politics/coronavirus-money-lobbyists.html">The New York Times</a> opined of the trend to capitalize on the coronavirus:</p>
<blockquote><p>Across the country, companies see a chance to cash in, do some good for the country or both, making virus outbreak response one of the few thriving sectors of the economy. And because so much of the business runs through Washington, the rush has created new opportunities for those who can offer access, influence and expertise in navigating bureaucratic hurdles and securing chunks of the relief package Mr. Trump signed into law on Friday.</p></blockquote>
<p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Daily Wire, headed by bestselling author and popular podcast host Ben Shapiro, is a leading provider of conservative news, cutting through the mainstream media’s rhetoric to provide readers the most important, relevant, and engaging stories of the day. Get inside access to The Daily Wire by becoming a </span></i><a href="https://www.dailywire.com/subscribe"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">member</span></i></a><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">. </span></i></p>

<script async src="https://www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<script async src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script><div data-widget-host="revcontent" data-pub-id="165152" data-widget-id="290588"></div><script src="https://delivery.revcontent.com/165152/290588/widget.js"></script>

Numerous Former Pelosi Aides Lobbying For Companies Seeking Benefits Related To Coronavirus, Report Says

CONTINUE READING

400K Indy 500 Fans Fall Silent For ‘Taps’ Before Record-Breaking Finish

Hegseth’s Challenge To West Point Cadets Will Bring Patriots To Their Feet

Ultimate Betrayal: NY Jewish Dem Grovels To Anti-Israel Radicals To Buy An Election

What Happens When Your Therapist, Friend, And Ego Booster Become The Same Thing

Jeff Bezos Humiliates NYC’s Socialist Mayor

Talk Trash, Get Smashed: Never Write Checks Your Fastball Can’t Cash

News and Commentary

COVID

Nancy Pelosi

A video goes viral showing a baby being refused his mother by two gay "dads". This is just the tip of the iceberg, which is why we will have an important discussion today about surrogacy. 

Hour 1

The Matt Walsh Show

Ep. 1765 - This Video Is One Of The Worst Things I've Seen In A Long Time 

The Strait of Hormuz officially opens for business (kind of), the Pope makes “shocking” comments on immigration, and President Trump promises UFO disclosure at TPUSA. 


The Michael Knowles Show

Ep. 1956 -  Pope Leo's "SHOCKING" Immigration Comments EXPLAINED

A false miscreed has corrupted our leadership class.


The Andrew Klavan Show

Ep. 1275 - Dumb, Dumber and Progressive

President Trump announces a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, a murder-suicide involving former Democratic Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax shakes Virginia, and France and Britain hold a conference to secure the Strait of Hormuz – after the Iranian conflict ends. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.

- - -

Ep. 2738

- - -

Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3

- - -

Today's Sponsors:

Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text 'WIRE' to 83848 to learn more.

Pocket Hose - Text MORNING to 64000 to get a FREE pocket pivot and their 10-pattern sprayer with the purchase of ANY size Copper Head hose. Message and data rates may apply.

Morning Wire

U.S. Expands Hormuz Blockade & VA Fairfax Deaths Investigated | 4.17.26

U.S. Expands Hormuz Blockade & VA Fairfax Deaths Investigated | 4.17.26 [Member Exclusive]

A ceasefire goes into effect between Israel and Lebanon, a tragic murder-suicide rocks Virginia, and Dairy Queen deploys AI in the drive-thru. Get the facts first with Evening Wire.
- - -
Ep. 2737
- - -
Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 
- - -
Today’s Sponsor:

Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text “WIRE” to 83848 to learn more.


Menu

— News and Commentary —

Numerous Former Pelosi Aides Lobbying For Companies Seeking Benefits Related To Coronavirus, Report Says