Two MAGA-friendly government relations firms are forming an alliance:
Miller Strategies, one of the lobbying firms closest to the White House, is partnering with Checkmate Government Relations and Public Affairs, which has state and local muscle, and strong Trump relationships.
Why it matters: The firms together have deep experience in federal and state government, GOP politics and campaigns, and high-level government relations and public affairs.
Jeff Milleris CEO of Miller Strategies, one of the most powerful firms in Trump-dominated Washington.
Ches McDowell, who's close to Don Jr., is managing partner of Checkmate, which was founded in North Carolina and opened a federal practice in Washington after the election. His brother, Rep. Addison McDowell (R-N.C.) — who was endorsed by President Trump — flipped a Democratic seat in November and is one of the youngest members of Congress.
Chris LaCivita, co-campaign manager of the Trump campaign, said: "Love to see friends Jeff Miller and Ches McDowell working together."
LaCivita's son, Chris LaCivita Jr., based in Richmond, Virginia, is Checkmate's public affairs director.
