Chris Shoap

📢Check this out: Morgan Dewitt-Snow and Suzie Wiles worked at Ballard Partners along side Pam Bondi. Who Is Ballard Partners? Ballard Partners is a major U.S. lobbying and government-relations firm founded in Florida by Brian Ballard. The firm has built a powerful presence in Washington, D.C., largely through its political connections and relationships with influential figures in Republican politics, particularly within Donald Trump's political orbit. Following the 2024 presidential election, Ballard Partners rapidly expanded its client roster, attracting corporations, organizations, and foreign interests seeking access to the incoming Trump administration. Political Connections The firm has employed or been associated with several prominent figures who later assumed senior positions in the Trump administration, including: Susie Wiles – Former Ballard Partners executive who became White House Chief of Staff during Trump's second term. Pam Bondi – Former Ballard Partners lobbyist who later became U.S. Attorney General. Other political operatives and former officials who transitioned into influential government positions. Business Scale and Corporate Clients Ballard Partners has grown into one of the largest lobbying firms in the United States by reported revenue. Its business expanded significantly following the 2024 election, with the firm attracting numerous new clients and reporting record lobbying income. Recent reporting has placed its annual revenue in the tens of millions of dollars, with estimates exceeding $80–90 million in certain reporting periods, putting it among the highest-earning lobbying firms on K Street. The firm maintains offices across the United States, including Washington, D.C., Florida, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Sacramento. It has also developed an international presence through offices and global partnerships involving countries such as Israel, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Venezuela. Ballard Partners has also undertaken work involving foreign governments and entities, including engagements requiring registration under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). Its reported corporate and institutional clients have included major names across multiple industries, such as: Technology: Amazon, Google, Uber, Palantir, and TikTok/ByteDance-related interests. Finance: JPMorgan and other financial institutions. Energy: Chevron and other major energy companies. Entertainment and Media: Netflix and media-related interests. Education: Harvard University. Other sectors: Defense, healthcare, aviation, transportation, and international business. Its lobbying activities have covered issues including trade policy, tariffs, healthcare, energy, defense, and broader government affairs. Ballard Partners has benefited considerably from the demand for political access surrounding Trump's presidential administrations, particularly following the 2024 election. The firm has also experienced reported tensions within Trump's political circle. In 2025, an episode involving a client-related Truth Social post reportedly triggered friction and led to a meeting involving Brian Ballard, Donald Trump, and Susie Wiles. They are registered as FARA let that sink in!