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Iceland hires DC lobbyist for advice after Trump mixed it up with Greenland: report
- Trump repeatedly mixed up Greenland and Iceland during his Davos speech, prompting questions about accuracy.
- Iceland hired Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck to advise on navigating U.S. government engagements.
- The agreement includes a $25,000 monthly retainer for six months.
- The filing discussed introductions to U.S. officials and feedback on Iceland’s priorities.
- The timing of the lobbyist engagement follows Trump’s controversial Davos remarks.
- The White House press secretary acknowledged Trump’s remarks but denied misnaming Greenland.
- The Independent reported on the lobbying arrangement and commented on Israel-related diplomacy crossing Arctic concerns.
- The Icelandic ambassador to the U.S. led the lobbying effort from Reykjavik’s side.
- The image accompanying coverage shows the Davos context and Trump’s comments.
- The Independent sought comment from the Icelandic embassy in Washington, D.C.
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