Tony Podesta
Tony Podesta | |
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Podesta in 2009 | |
| Born | Anthony Thomas Podesta October 24, 1943 |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Lobbyist |
| Known for | Co-founded the Podesta Group |
| Spouse(s) | Heather Podesta (m. 2003; div. 2014) |
| Relatives | John Podesta (brother) |
| Website | www |
Anthony Thomas Podesta (born October 24, 1943) is an American lobbyist best known for founding the Podesta Group. The brother of former White House Chief of Staff John Podesta, he was formerly one of Washington's most powerful lobbyists and fundraisers.
Podesta and the Podesta Group were under federal investigation regarding compliance with the Foreign Agents Registration Act for their work for a Ukrainian group tied to the pro-Russian former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych beginning in 2012. The investigation was closed in September 2019 without charges being brought. In 2021, Podesta was reportedly hired by Huawei as a lobbyist and consultant.