Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government by Paul Bedard, Washington Secrets Columnist
The drug czar has a new spokesman, longtime Washington politico and communications adviser Gregory Angelo.
The latest addition to the Office of National Drug Control Policy was most recently the communications director for Texas Rep. Pete Olson. He also served as president of the Log Cabin Republicans, a national gay and transgender GOP organization. As president, he welcomed the 2016 nomination and election of President Trump. …
It’s been an honor working for veteran, former Naval Aviator, and conservative @RepPeteOlson in service of the people of the 22nd Congressional District of Texas. Once you’re part of #TeamOlson, you’re always family. New job in a different branch of government starts on Monday! pic.twitter.com/4rUcsmdzGR
— Gregory T. Angelo (@gregorytangelo) June 5, 2020
It’s official: Derek Kan, the executive associate director of the Office of Management and Budget, has been nominated as the agency’s deputy director. He will be under Russ Vought, who moved up from deputy to director. For the past few months, Kan, a recent undersecretary for policy at the Transportation Department, has been overseeing the distribution of coronavirus funds and other key budget items. He has a reputation for bipartisanship, has worked for several GOP leaders, and has a high-tech background. Grover Norquist, president of Americans for Tax Reform, praised Kan as “smart, competent, politically savvy, a serious economic thinker who should have been running things over at the White House several years ago.” …
Agree! Derek Kan has a strong track record of integrity & fiscal responsibility. https://t.co/PXFIgV5txa
— Jim DeMint (@JimDeMint) May 28, 2020
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul’s longtime deputy Sergio Gor is moving to the Trump campaign as chief of staff for the Trump Victory Finance Committee. In a tweet, he said, “National Chair @kimguilfoyle has revolutionized fundraising & bundling. I couldn’t be with a better team as we advance to victory.” …
Thrilled to be joining @TeamTrump as Chief of Staff to Trump Victory Finance Committee. National Chair @kimguilfoyle has revolutionized fundraising & bundling. I couldn’t be with a better team as we advance to victory with @realDonaldTrump #MAGA ??
— Sergio Gor (@SergioGor) June 10, 2020
The 149th annual National Rifle Association meeting has been rescheduled for Sept. 5 at the Springfield Expo Center in Springfield, Missouri. The initial plan to have a big fest in Nashville was canceled due to the coronavirus crisis. In Springfield, it will be a much smaller event that is expected to draw 1,200 people, not the usual 90,000. …
