Tony Podesta
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Anthony Thomas Podesta (born October 24, 1943) is an American lobbyist best known for founding the Podesta Group.[1][2] The brother of former White House Chief of staff John Podesta, he was formerly one of Washington's most powerful lobbyists and fundraisers.[3][4][5]
Tony Podesta | |
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Born | Anthony Thomas Podesta (1943-10-24) October 24, 1943 (age 80) |
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Occupation | Lobbyist |
Known for | Co-founded the Podesta Group |
Spouse(s) | Heather Podesta (m. 2003; div. 2014) |
Relatives | John Podesta (brother) |
Website | www |
Podesta and the Podesta Group were under federal investigation regarding compliance with the Foreign Agents Registration Act for their work for a Ukrainian group tied to the pro-Russian former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych beginning in 2012. The investigation was closed in September 2019 without charges being brought.[6] In 2021, Podesta was reportedly hired by Huawei as a lobbyist and consultant.[7][8]