Entities / Person
John Podesta.
American political consultant (born 1949)
- Reports this week
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What's happening
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Active this week
Earlier this month
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Karoline Leavitt stepped down, allowing Katie Zacharia to take her role, who subsequently shared conspiracy theories about John Podesta.Well supported8 reports1 development inside
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A lawsuit challenging Donald Trump's executive orders was heard in Missoula, with John Podesta testifying.Well supported4 reports
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John Podesta spoke at the Public Lands Symposium regarding climate change policy.Some support1 report
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Russian interference, including Fancy Bear hacking and narratives favorable to Moscow, is linked to US political figures like Podesta, Soros, and Biden.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
Gone quiet
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Chuck Todd hosted John Podesta for a dinner where Podesta defended against campaign collaboration claims and discussed Donald Trump.Some support1 report
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Podesta argued media coverage of Trump was favorable, while advisers blamed James Comey for the 2016 election loss.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Around John Podesta this week
News at the entities that move John Podesta most-
Joe Biden StructuralBiden's administration awarded initial grants while the Trump administration canceled federal grants in Colorado.Moves John Podesta
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Bill Clinton StructuralDonald Trump campaigned in San Antonio while Bill Clinton endorsed a local race, amidst discussions of Webb County races.Moves John Podesta
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Donald Trump OperationalDonald Trump plans a rally in Michigan while Barack Obama campaigns for local candidates, and Jocelyn Benson is a gubernatorial candidate.Moves John Podesta
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Chuck Todd Mentioned togetherChuck Todd was formerly the political director for NBC News.Moves John Podesta
Connections
The 6 strongest of 19, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Joe Biden Structural
John Podesta holds a formal advisory role for Joe Biden and actively influences his political agenda.
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Donald Trump Operational
John Podesta served as a key advisor and witness regarding media coverage and executive orders of Donald Trump.
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Fancy Bear Transactional
Fancy Bear conducted a targeted cyber operation resulting in the theft of John Podesta's emails.
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Hansjörg Wyss Operational
A foundation associated with Hansjörg Wyss pitched a modern 'vote machine' plan to John Podesta.
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Chuck Todd Mentioned together
A extended a social invitation to B for cocktails and dinner.
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Bill Clinton Structural
John Podesta served as Chief of Staff for Bill Clinton.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
4 events- John Podesta's political actions, Idaho officials using voter databases, and James Freeman's report on U.S. crime rates.
- Karoline Leavitt stepped down, allowing Katie Zacharia to take her role, who subsequently shared conspiracy theories about John Podesta.
- John Podesta spoke at the Public Lands Symposium regarding climate change policy.
- Russian interference, including Fancy Bear hacking and narratives favorable to Moscow, is linked to US political figures like Podesta, Soros, and Biden.