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Andrew Koneschusky

Founder & CEO at Beltway Advisors and 4 other companies
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Andrew Koneschusky is a crisis communications and public affairs expert with more than 20 years of experience counseling corporate executives, association CEOs, law firm partners, political candidates, nonprofit leaders and high-profile individuals. Andrew’s clients often find themselves in adversarial and high-stakes scenarios, including federal and state policy battles, government investigations, high-profile litigation, and business, political or personal conflicts. Andrew also specializes in countering negative press, mis- and disinformation, deepfakes, defamation, social media attacks and other attempts to manipulate the information and/or policy landscapes.

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  • AFP: Is Musk's political career descending to Earth?

    Andrew Koneschusky, a political communications expert and former press secretary to Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, called the Wisconsin vote a "referendum" on Musk. "Watch closely for whether vulnerable Republicans begin to distance themselves from him in the weeks and months ahead."

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  • AFP: Shot in the arm: US Democrats at last see reason for cheer

    "Last night's results were the shot in the arm Democrats needed," said political analyst Andrew Koneschusky, a former senior Democratic staffer in the US Senate.

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  • AFP: Trump power play triggers showdown with courts, Congress

    With his dizzying moves to slash spending, abolish government departments and lay off much of the federal workforce, Donald Trump has upended the US constitutional order in an unprecedented assertion of executive might. "In theory, Congress is a co-equal branch of government but it may not be in practice if it continues to let Trump usurp its constitutional authority," said political analyst Andrew Koneschusky, a former Senate staffer.

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  • Democrats Gain Momentum in Wisconsin and Florida Elections
    Andrew notes Democrats' "double-digit gains in Florida," hinting at a shift in competitive districts. In Wisconsin, a liberal judge's win is seen as a rebuke of Elon Musk. These results, alongside recent state legislative flips, indicate dissatisfaction with Trump and Musk. The question remains: can Democrats maintain this momentum?
  • Democrats Struggle with Cohesive Strategy Against Trump
    Andrew notes Democrats' lack of a unified strategy against Trump, stressing the need to focus on impactful issues like the economy. He says, "Democrats need an alternative vision for the country." Legal challenges by Democratic state attorneys general are seen as effective, but a long-term strategy to win back the working class is crucial for future success.
  • Navigating Misinformation: A Strategic Approach for Business Leaders
    Andrew advises a multi-step process to assess misinformation's impact. He notes, "Not all misinformation needs correction; some may even be beneficial." Harmful misinformation, especially from credible sources or going viral, requires immediate action. The Hurricane Helene misinformation crisis exemplifies the need for sophisticated strategies against algorithm-driven falsehoods.
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  • "This debate may go down in the history books. Break out the popcorn," said Andrew Koneschusky, a former press secretary for US Senate leader Chuck Schumer.

  • "The striking thing about this debate is, it's the first time in history where we'll see a prosecutor and convicted felon facing off against each other," Andrew Koneschusky, a PR expert and former press secretary for US Senate leader Chuck Schumer, told AFP.

  • The company’s titanic success within the AI industry has made regulatory scrutiny “inevitable,” says Andrew Koneschusky, CEO of crisis communications firm Beltway Advisors. “Success and technological innovation put a target on a company’s back,” he says. Looking forward, Koneschusky predicts that while investors might be spooked by the subpoena, customers will continue to line up for Nvidia’s industry-leading products.

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