It's best to solicit work from foreign nations AFTER doing service for the United States government, not during one's tenure.
Apparently, former Obama Ambassador to Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates didn't get that memo.
Richard Olson, a former U.S. ambassador to Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates, has been criminally charged for his alleged role in an undisclosed lobbying campaign for the Qatari government, records show.
Driving the news: Prosecutors accuse Olson, a career foreign service officer who served as ambassador under President Barack Obama, of courting foreign work while in office, and using his political influence to advance Qatari interests in Washington after leaving government.
The Justice Department has charged him with making false statements in ethics paperwork and violating laws restricting foreign lobbying by ex-federal officials, both misdemeanors.
In court filings, Olson has said he plans to plead guilty.
Who knew Olson was playing for both sides? Were there any kickbacks so people would look away? Did Obama know?
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Former U.S. Ambassador Charged With Working on Behalf of Qatar WHILE IN OBAMA'S WHITE HOUSE
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