Tony Podesta | |
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 Podesta in 2009 | |
| Born | Anthony Thomas Podesta October 24, 1943 |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Lobbyist |
| Known for | Co-founded the Podesta Group |
| Spouse(s) | Heather Podesta (m. 2003; div. 2014) |
| Relatives | John Podesta (brother) |
| Website | www |
Anthony Thomas Podesta (born October 24, 1943) is an American lobbyist best known for founding the Podesta Group.[1][2] The brother of former White House Chief of staff John Podesta, he was formerly one of Washington's most powerful lobbyists and fundraisers.[3][4][5]
Podesta and the Podesta Group were under federal investigation regarding compliance with the Foreign Agents Registration Act for their work for a Ukrainian group tied to the pro-Russian former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych beginning in 2012. The investigation was closed in September 2019 without charges being brought.[6] In 2021, Podesta was reportedly hired by Huawei as a lobbyist and consultant.[7][8]
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- ^ "Hired Guns: The City's 50 Top Lobbyists". The Washingtonian. June 1, 2007. Archived from the original on August 18, 2007.
- ^ "The Uber Lobbyists of Washington". Bloomberg Businessweek. 2009.
- ^ "Top Lobbyists: Hired Guns". The Hill. 2011.
- ^ "US Probe of Lobbyists Podesta and Weber Ends Without Charges". Associated Press. September 24, 2019 – via NYTimes.com.
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