Private equity firms have direct line to Trump administration through key appointments and meetings
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The passage identifies specific high‑profile private‑equity executives (Steve Schwarzman, Jay Clayton, heads of Carlyle and KKR) linked to senior White House roles and regulatory posts, suggesting a c Steve Schwarzman (Blackstone CEO) slated to chair the President’s Strategic and Policy Forum. Jay Clayton, a private‑equity‑seasoned lawyer, nominated to lead the SEC. President‑elect Trump met with
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