Robert F. Kennedy Jr. received messages from crisis PR firm during cabinet bid
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Updated · The New York Times · May 2
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. received messages from crisis PR firm during cabinet bid
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 2
Unsealed Manhattan federal court records said strategist Jed Wallace offered in late 2024 to suppress negative coverage, boost positive stories and use an algorithm to manage concerns.
The documents emerged from Blake Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, his production company, TAG PR and others over alleged sexual harassment, retaliation and disputes tied to a film.
A deposition cited Wallace saying favourable coverage in conservative circles could reach President Donald Trump, but the records did not show what work TAG ultimately performed for Kennedy.
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