Trump Allies Cash In: Lobbying Firms With Administration Ties Report Surge in Revenues

The 'Trump bump': Business is booming in 2025 — for corporate lobbying firms

Disclosures filed this week show that lobbying firms with close ties to U.S. President Donald Trump's White House have seen business surge at the start of 2025, with one group that used to employ Trump's chief of staff and attorney general more than doubling its first-quarter revenue compared to last year.Ballard Partners, a firm led by a Trump donor, reported $14 million in lobbying revenue in the first three months of this year, up from $6.2 m…

Trump Allies Cash In: Lobbying Firms With Administration Ties Report Surge in Revenues

💸Share this on Bluesky and XBallard Partners, a lobbying firm closely entwined with the Trump administration, saw its lobbying revenue soar in the first quarter of this year as it helped clients navigate everything from Trump’s trade wars to culture issues. Ballard Partners reported more than $14.4 million in federal lobbying revenue in the first three months of 2025, according to a review of Senate disclosures released by yesterday’s deadline.…