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Gotham Government Relations and Communications is a government relations firm originally based in New York.
The company provides consulting services on public policy issues to federal and state governments, as well as communications and strategic advisory services.
New York State's Top 50 Lobbyists edit
Gotham Government Relations was among the most lobbying government relations firms in New York State's in 2020, 2021 and 2022..[1][2][3]
Cabinet members in 2023[4] edit
David Schwartz, Founder & President
Arthur Aidala, Chairman
Gary Ackerman, Former US Congressperson & Congressional Outreach Director
Antonio C. Martinez II , Director of Latin American Outreach
Henry Jung, Asia-Pacific International Practice Chair
and others
Participation in Donald Trump's presidential campaigns edit
Journalist Philip Bump of the Washington Post suggests that the total cost of participants paid for Donald Trump's campaign could amount to $25 million USD. Gotham Government Relations reportedly landed a good chunk of that budget.[5]
The Hollywood Reporter obtained an email from Extra Mile Casting, which stated that they would " wear t-shirts and carry signs " For " an event in support of Donald Trump and an exciting upcoming announcement he will make at that event ". The email said participants would win $50 in cash, and admitted that the event "is not a traditional 'entry job'"
David Schwartz, now president of was at the time a partner when contacted by Donald Trump's campaign team[6]
" I have never heard of this company and have never paid any actors "Schwartz said of Extra Mile
Organization of events at the Trump Tower:
Cohen said Trump hired David Schwartz, a partner at the public relations firm Gotham Government Relations and Communication, to organize the event " professionally ".[6]
Late payment : The Trump campaign didn't pay a $12,000 bill from Gotham until about a month after a lawsuit was filed, 3 months after the contract date.[7]
La campagne de Trump n'a jamais reconnu sciemment embaucher des acteurs, mais a reconnu avoir payé 12 000 dollars à Gotham Government Relations, une entreprise qui aurait embauché la société de casting Extra Mile Inc., selon une plainte déposée auprès de la Commission électorale fédérale. Ni Gotham ni GMLV Casting, qui a repris Extra Mile, n'ont répondu aux demandes de commentaires ces
The Federal Election Commission of the United States of America rendered its verdict on August 12, 2016: Gotham Government Relations and Communications LLC, Donald J. Trump, and Timothy Jost in his capacity as treasurer, violated the Federal Election Campaign Act[8][9][10]
Ousting of Stuart Seldowitz in 2023 during the Israel-Palestine conflict edit
In November 2023, as Gaza was under assault by the Israeli army, Stuart Seldowitz became the center of attention due to a viral video[11] which showed him making Islamophobic comments and threatening a take-out restaurant worker. At New York.
Gotham Government Relations announced via X (formerly Twitter) and their official website that they had severed ties with Seldowitz as a result of what the video shows.[12][13] This announcement, however, was criticized for its contradiction with previous announcements from the organization concerning him[14]
References edit
- ^ "Top 60 New York State Lobbyists 2022". City & State NY. 2022-08-22. Retrieved 2023-11-23.
- ^ "The Top 50 NYC Lobbyists 2021". City & State NY. 2021-05-24. Retrieved 2023-11-23.
- ^ "New York State Top 50 Lobbyists 2021". City & State NY. 2021-08-30. Retrieved 2023-11-23.
- ^ "Our Team". Gotham Gov Relations. Retrieved 2023-11-23.
- ^ Bump, Philip (2021-10-23). "Analysis | Here's how much the anti-Trump protests cost, at Trump paid-turnout rates". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2023-11-23.
- ^ a b Stewart, Emily (2017-03-07). "Trump-Tied Lobbyists Head to Washington". TheStreet. Retrieved 2023-11-23.
- ^ Bump, Philip (2021-11-25). "Even the firm that hired actors to cheer Trump's campaign launch had to wait to be paid". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2023-11-23.
- ^ "Federal Election Commission". eqs.fec.gov. Retrieved 2023-11-23.
- ^ Federal Election Commision ( USA ). "complaint MUR6961" (PDF).
- ^ Federal Election Commission. "complaint MUR6961 2nd AMEND CERTIFICATION" (PDF).
- ^ Krishnan, Manisha (2023-11-21). "Ex Obama Adviser Says Killing 4,000 Palestinian Children 'Wasn't Enough'". Vice. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
- ^ "Home | Gotham Government Relations and Communications". Gotham Goverment Relations. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
- ^ "Gotham Government Relations cuts ties with former Obama administration official caught harassing halal cart vendor". City & State NY. 2023-11-22. Retrieved 2023-11-23.
- ^ Okine, Godwin (2023-11-22). "Stuart Seldowitz Wiki [Everything to Know About Him]". Nigeria Bombshell. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
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