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Lobbyists Face Scrutiny Over Trump's Fundraising Connections

11/19/2025

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A Public Citizen report shows Miller Strategies, Ballard Partners, and Michael Best Strategies represent most corporations donating to U.S. President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom.
The firms facilitated connections between their clients and ballroom fundraisers.
Notable attendees at a recent fundraising dinner included lobbyists and executives from Microsoft and Comcast.
Democratic Senators Richard Blumenthal, Elizabeth Warren, and Adam Schiff have questioned the lobbyists and called for public disclosure on funding.

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A Public Citizen report shows Miller Strategies, Ballard Partners, and Michael Best Strategies represent most corporations donating to U.S. President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom.
The firms facilitated connections between their clients and ballroom fundraisers.
Notable attendees at a recent fundraising dinner included lobbyists and executives from Microsoft and Comcast.
Democratic Senators Richard Blumenthal, Elizabeth Warren, and Adam Schiff have questioned the lobbyists and called for public disclosure on funding.