 Steve Stombres |
Harbinger Strategies began working for Broadcom Inc. on March 12, which was the day that Donald Trump torpedoed its hostile takeover bid for of San Diego-based Qualcomm, on national security grounds, according to its federal registration made May 18.
The DC firm is noted for its strong Republican ties. Steve Stombres and Kyle Nevins (aides to former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor) and John O'Neill (counsel to ex-House Senate Minority Whip Trent Lott) launched Harbinger in 2015.
They lobbied for Broadcom with another Lott alum, Manny Rossman.
President Trump killed the deal upon the recommendation of the Treasury Dept.'s Committee on Foreign Investment in the US.
"There is credible evidence that leads me to believe that Broadcom Limited, a limited company organized under the laws of Singapore (Broadcom)...through exercising control of Qualcomm Incorporated (Qualcomm), a Delaware corporation, might take action that threatens to impair the national security of the United States," said the March 12 statement from Trump.
Anne Kierig, who was senior manager of public policy at Amazon, has joined the American Advertising Federation as VP-government affairs. She takes over for Clark Rector, who is retiring after a 37-year run at AAF.
TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, which was established in compliance with the executive order signed by President Trump, has hired Valcour LLC, which has close ties with his administration.
Ballard Partners has signed on gunmaker Sturm, Ruger & Co to advocate on behalf of Second Amendment issues.
Sakura Conservation Strategies has registered Japanese American Confinement Sites Consortium as a client.
Sachs Media has signed on to represent the Tobacco-Free Kids Action Fund to advocate for public policies proven to reduce tobacco use, which is the No. 1 cause of preventable deaths in the US and the rest of the world.
