Saudi Arabia Continues Hiring Spree of American Lobbyists, Public Relations Experts
Saudi Arabia is hiring expensive American firms to deal with its latest "public relations crisis."
Saudi Arabia is in the market for a better reputation in Washington, D.C.
In September alone, foreign lobbying disclosure documents show the Saudi government signing deals with PR powerhouse Edelman and lobbying leviathan the Podesta Group, according to recent disclosures.
Edelman, the largest privately owned public relations agency in the
world, is known for helping clients win favorable media coverage on
mainstream outlets. The Podesta Group is a lobbying firm founded by
Tony Podesta, a major fundraiser for the Hillary Clinton presidential campaign.
The new signings are the latest in a year-long hiring spree by the
Persian Gulf state as it further builds up its already formidable
political arsenal inside the Beltway. The Saudi Arabian Royal Embassy
did not respond to a request for comment.
