A high-profile golf outing between a corporate leader and a prominent political figure highlights how industries previously marginalized in Washington are now leveraging private access to shape policy. The meeting underscores a growing trend where business executives cultivate relationships with influential figures to gain favor in regulatory and legislative decisions. Critics argue this blurs the line between corporate influence and public governance, raising questions about transparency in decision-making. The shift reflects broader changes in how industries navigate political landscapes to secure advantages.
A CEO golfs with Trump’s son as an industry once shut out of Washington turns access into policy
