Kiss the Ring

“The exchanges highlight how corporations have changed their lobbying strategies to adapt to a uniquely transactional president who prioritizes wins and deals. Executives who have long outsourced the messy practice of lobbying to consultants or dark-money groups have learned that the best way to shape Trump’s policies is often through a late-night call to the president or a visit to one of his golf resorts.” WaPo (Gift Article): America’s CEOs come to the White House bearing gifts and flattery. (Or what Colbert calls, The Apple iKiss.)