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Firms scooping up recently departed Trump 2.0 officials include lobbying and communications firm CGCN, which added former White House spokesman Harrison Fields in September 2025. CGCN, whose lobbyists also include former Trump White House aide Ja’Ron Smith, logged its biggest year on record, with nearly $19 million in federal lobbying fees in 2025.

“It’s massive, and it impacts politics because who owns the culture and Hollywood and news outlets determine the direction of the country in a lot of ways. A lot of politicians on both sides of the aisle will have very strong feelings about this.”

“Former Rep. Brad Wenstrup is joining CGCN Group as a strategic partner, adding another big name to the all-GOP lobbying and public affairs firm that’s seen business grow significantly since Republicans won control of Washington” – NOTUS

“While they’re more established in the lobbying world, heavily Republican firms like the CGCN Group have also seen massive surges in business this year. CGCN, which boasts close ties to numerous congressional GOP leaders but also counts several Trump administration alumni among its staff” – Politico

“As a veteran of the White House, the Trump 2024 campaign, and Capitol Hill, Harrison has consistently excelled at the highest levels of American politics,” CGCN managing partner Matt Rhoades said of Fields’ hire, adding that “his communications experience and deep understanding of the complexities of how Washington, DC really works today will be an […]

“The proudly all-Republican firm CGCN Group” – Politico

“a powerful Republican firm in Washington” – Politico

CGCN Group and Pataki, with his administration and Hill experience, “is going to be a huge benefit.” – Roll Call