If you’re a foreign government—ally, adversary, or anything in between—when the United States puts a deal on the table, you should take it. You won’t get a better one.
Ken Farnaso
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Ken Farnaso
@KLF
At the @BrunswickGroup. Former POTUS, Capitol Hill, & USUN Amb. spox. Proud @NCState & @Georgetown alum. Enneagram tells me I'm a 3w2, whatever that means.
- Some professional news: After over a decade on Capitol Hill and presidential politics, I’m thrilled to join the public affairs, regulation, and geopolitical practice at the @BrunswickGroup — a global advisory firm with roots in London and offices around the world.
00:00 - Get the meatballs and burrata at Cucina Morini and top it off with a few martinis and good friends—you won’t regret it. Not pictured: the pollo all diavola, rigatoni, & pansotti. Another incredible dinner last night from Chef @mattadler81 and team.
- Les Misérables at the Kennedy Center was absolutely incredible, with a phenomenal cast — but let’s be honest, no one tops Lea Salonga as Fantine.
00:00 - Can confirm that the new White House flag is indeed, big and beautiful.
- I wasn’t expecting to have strong opinions on flagpoles, but here we are. I love it.
00:00 - Remembering every Gold Star family this weekend as we reflect on those who gave our nation their last full measure of devotion. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let your light shine upon them.
- Critics in Manila may argue that the Philippines gained little from this agreement. In fact, the opposite is true. As @POTUS noted in the Oval Office, @bongbongmarcos has successfully rehabilitated US-PH relations following Duterte’s pivot toward China. The strong rapport
- A+ work from the Germans—an incredible gift.The Chancellor of Germany presents President Trump his grandfather’s birth certificate! 🇩🇪
00:00 - Far better than Uber, and oftentimes cheaper, are the red taxis out of DCA. Save yourself the stress and take a cab—plus, they actually know how to get around the city.
- Mayor Bowser’s tone on crime is strikingly different from her counterparts, many of whom have 2028 in mind when they go after Trump. There’s no denying crime has dropped significantly in our city, and I’m glad she’s recognizing it.
- Besides democracy, medicine, and electricity, America’s greatest gift to the world might just be air conditioning. Fascinating rundown of Willard Carrier's life-saving invention in today's edition of @EliLake's Breaking History.
- The Economist can be hit or miss, but they nailed the latest cover.
- DC Council opponents offer no real alternative and this public-private plan is, comparatively, a decent one. Nats Park revolutionized Navy Yard; RFK neighborhoods deserve that chance too. DC is a world-class city; it deserves a world-class stadium.Public money for new RFK Stadium is WAYYYYYYYY less than other stadiums currently under construction - Titans new stadium is 60 % public $$ - Bills is 49 % public money - RFK will be about 25 % public money
