Some of Washington’s biggest business players are keeping their heads down, looking to avoid President Donald Trump’s anger as they seek to respond behind the scenes to policies they view as harmful.
Corporations and industry groups are reluctant to lash out with big public lobbying campaigns against DOGE cuts and even tariffs at this early stage of the new Trump administration and Congress.
“Right now you’re not going to pop your head up and go after the administration because that could make you an early target,” said Doug Heye, a former House GOP leadership aide who advises clients on messaging ...