General Motors has a new senior vice president of global public policy in Everett Eissenstat. The automaker announced his appointment to the top lobbyist position on Wednesday.
Eissenstat comes directly from the Trump administration where he most recently served as Deputy Assistant to the President for International Economic Affairs and Deputy Director of the National Economic Council from June 2017 to July 2018. In his previous roles, he was responsible for the development of policies relating to international trade, energy and finance institutions. Eissenstat also served as the United States’ lead negotiator for the G-20, APEC and G-7 summits.
GM CEO Mary Barra said the following of Eissenstat’s appointment:
Everett Eissenstat has had a distinguished career in public policy managing complex issues around the world. His broad experience interacting at the highest levels of government, both within the U.S. and globally, and his track record for partnering and building relationships on both sides of the aisle make him a perfect fit to represent GM and our employees on key policy issues.
Before his role in the White House, Eissenstat served as chief international trade counsel for the Senate Finance Committee from 2011-2017 and managed international economic issues.
Eissenstat’s appointment is effective immediately.
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“Drain The Swamp”
Isn’t the swamp made up of people who get jobs in the private sector because the government told the private company “Pay this dude or else…”
That’s just what happened here, right?
Looks to me like the swamp is draining America…
From CNBC:
“He is a true believer in free trade and the benefits free trade brings to our economy,” Senator Orrin Hatch, a Republican, said in a speech in July 2017, speaking about Eissenstat. “The administration and the country are lucky to have such an important asset.”
Soooo, maybe I’m wrong about this being a swamp appointment. Perhaps, it’s a “get him out of here but in a way that keeps him quiet” appointment…
If this guy was recommended by Trump , fire him right away ! Barra also praises him , my this just adds to the flavor .Trump’s , I only hire the best is laughable . How many of his best were let go , about 20 ? and how many indicted , convicted 10 ? Chumpy Trump as a recommendation , this is the best laugh I have had so far today , keep it up , MORE !!
Again, a new inept guy in the GM management!
Nothing reeks of incompetence quite like having a “trump administration” line on your resume. This is such a bad call that I’m questioning Barra’s “leadership” now.
Time to sell GM and buy literally anything else.
Yuck… I stepped in some Trump… eww… wiping my feet on the grass doesn’t help…
Well-versed in the inner workings of the Trump Crime Family, no doubt.
boy did he luck out. 1 year with trump probably takes 10 years off your life.