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Kimberly-Clark has hired Trump-connected Ballard Partners to counsel on corporate transactions, regulatory compliance and general business matters.
Earlier this month, K-C announced a $48.7B deal to acquire Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol.
Donald Trump and others have made unproven claims linking the use of Tylenol during pregnancy to autism.
Texas attorney general Ken Paxton has sued Kenvue for what he says is deceptive advertising over claims that Tylenol is safe to use during pregnancy.
CEO Brian Ballard, a key fundraiser for the president, and media group co-chair Justin Sayfie, former spokesperson for Florida gov. Jeb Bush, handle the account.
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.
