Mattis did not disclose consultant role in column denouncing Trump's 'America First' policy
The column did not reference the retired four-star general’s work with the Cohen Group, an international business advisory firm active in China.
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A column co-authored by former U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis which called for an end to President Trump’s “America First†foreign policy did not include a disclosure regarding the retired four-star general’s work with the Cohen Group, an international business advisory firm active in China.
Mattis was one of four listed authors for the column published by Foreign Affairs and entitled “Defense in Depth: Why U.S. Security Depends on Alliances—Now More Than Ever.†The column said the United States’ “principal external threat†was an “aggressive and revisionist China—the only challenger that could potentially undermine the American way of life†and called for a shift toward increased international cooperation to counteract China’s influence.
The column disclosed Mattis’ roles as a fellow at the Hoover Institution and the former Secretary of Defense, but did not reference his work with the Cohen Group, where he has served as a “senior counselor†since September 2019. The firm, which advises clients on international business deals, has two offices located in China.
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