{"id":2410041,"date":"2025-03-05T12:37:02","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T17:37:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lobbyist-dumped-over-alleged-racist-texts-was-top-democratic-donor-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-03-05T12:41:32","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T17:41:32","slug":"lobbyist-dumped-over-alleged-racist-texts-was-top-democratic-donor-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lobbyist-dumped-over-alleged-racist-texts-was-top-democratic-donor-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Lobbyist dumped over alleged \u2018racist\u2019 texts was top Democratic donor &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Flobbyist-dumped-over-alleged-racist-texts-was-top-democratic-donor-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2410041&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A prominent Democratic lobbyist, Courtney Johnson,\u200b who \u200cwas recently\u200d dropped by her firm \u2063due to allegations of racist texts,\u2063 has been a meaningful donor to Democratic campaigns, contributing over $432,000 in 16 years. Johnson&#8217;s controversial\u200c texts, which \u2063reportedly included racist remarks and offensive comments about black people, came to light\u200c after a video was posted online, prompting her firm, the Alpine Group, to\u200c terminate her employment for behavior inconsistent \u2064with their values. Johnson \u200chas previously represented major companies like amazon Web Services,Leidos,and Lyft,and was named a &#8220;top lobbyist&#8221; in 2021. Her actions have raised eyebrows within the lobbying community due to her influence \u200das\u200c a donor to many prominent Democratic figures and organizations.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Lobbyist dumped over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wake-up-with-the-washington-examiner-harris-kills-concerns-another-biden-plan-blocked-and-a-looming-healthcare-problem-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Wake up with the Washington Examiner: Harris kills concerns, another Biden plan blocked, and a looming healthcare problem - Washington Examiner\">alleged &#038;lsquo<\/a>;racist&rsquo; texts was top Democratic donor<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2028657\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>A prominent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/Capitol-Hill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Capitol Hill<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/georgia-house-advances-bill-aiming-to-prevent-school-shootings\/\" title=\"Georgia House advances bill aiming to prevent school shootings\">lobbyist dumped<\/a> by her firm over alleged racist texts was a major Democratic donor who coughed up over $400,000 in contributions to those she was trying to influence and support.<\/p>\n<p>Democratic lobbyist Courtney Johnson wrote checks totaling $432,130 over 16 years lobbying Congress, according to Federal Election Commission information calculated by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opensecrets.org\/federal-lobbying\/lobbyists\/contributions?cycle=2024&amp;id=Y0000028628L\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Open Secrets.<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/washington-secrets\/3336754\/dc-jan-6-police-bodycam-videos\/\">DC wants $1.5 million for Jan. 6 police bodycam videos<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/washington-secrets\/3336574\/tight-virginia-gubernatorial-race-favors-republican-earle-sears\/\">Tight Virginia gubernatorial race &lsquo;favors&rsquo;  Republican Earle-Sears<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/washington-secrets\/3335699\/liberal-media-scream-pbs-twists-trump-press-pool-diversity-sinister\/\">Liberal Media Scream: PBS twists Trump press pool diversity as &lsquo;sinister&#8217;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>All of that went to Democrats. Over that same period, she made contributions of $2,250 to Republicans.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/toplobbyingfirmsdc.com\/blog\/6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">healthcare, energy, and telecom<\/a> lobbyist was a principal with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinegroup.com\/#success\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Alpine Group<\/a> until March 1, when the firm dropped her following the posting of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fact-check-does-this-video-show-a-wisconsin-bar-full-of-people-reacting-to-the-kyle-rittenhouse-trial-verdict\/\" title=\"FACT CHECK: Does This ... Show A Wisconsin Bar Full Of People Reacting To The Kyle Rittenhouse Trial Verdict?\">video allegedly showing<\/a> her engaged in racist texts during a Washington Capitals game that ranged from mocking black people to genocide.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Following a thorough internal review, The Alpine Group has terminated the employment of Courtney Johnson, effective immediately, due to conduct that is inconsistent with our company&rsquo;s policies and standards. The views expressed are deeply offensive and do not reflect the values or culture of our firm,&rdquo; the firm said in a statement provided to <em>Secrets<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The Alpine Group remains steadfast in our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity across our organization. We have taken the necessary steps to ensure a smooth transition and remain fully focused on delivering excellence to our clients,&rdquo; added the firm based on Capitol Hill.<\/p>\n<p>Johnson represented AWS, Leidos, Lyft, and Amgen, according to reports. She was a <em>Hill<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/business-a-lobbying\/top-lobbyists\/583722-the-hills-top-lobbyists-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">&ldquo;top lobbyist&rdquo;<\/a> in 2021, and took over <a href=\"https:\/\/static1.squarespace.com\/static\/523cf99ae4b0284d4319d9d4\/t\/666a23e1ecc32412a59e2c74\/1718232033761\/Alpine+Group+Press+Release+06.12.24.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Alpine&rsquo;s healthcare practice<\/a> in 2024<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A DC &#8220;Top Lobbyist&#8221; is seen participating in a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">racially charged text exchange<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/dwH7CnFeZ3\">pic.twitter.com\/dwH7CnFeZ3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; TizzyEnt (@TizzyEnt) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TizzyEnt\/status\/1895587221258059857?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 28, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>    <\/p>\n<p>Lobbyists told <em>Secrets<\/em> that the texts photographed by a black woman seated behind Johnson were especially shocking because Johnson was such a Democratic influencer. She has donated to prominent liberals including Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Senate Minority Leader <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/Chuck-Schumer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Chuck Schumer <\/a>(D-NY), the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, and African American lawmakers such as former Rep. Bobby Rush (D-IL) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY).<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-massive-fire-engulfs-nursing-home-in-new-york-building-collapses\/\" title=\"BREAKING: Massive Fire Engulfs Nursing Home In New York, Building Collapses\">video posted online<\/a> by influencer @TizzyEnt showed photos of Johnson allegedly texting with &ldquo;Jimmy.&rdquo; Since posting his video, the story spread fast online.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/washington-secrets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SEE THE LATEST POLITICAL NEWS AND BUZZ FROM WASHINGTON SECRETS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Screenshots in the video, for example, showed &ldquo;Jimmy&rdquo; being critical of whites for being open to black people. In a reference to abortion, Johnson appeared to write, &ldquo;Abortion doesn&rsquo;t target people. Black people have more sex partners and a higher risk of pregnancy&hellip;&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Jimmy&rdquo; also texted about killing black people. &ldquo;I wish whites would kill all blacks&rdquo; and &ldquo;I want to commit genocide,&rdquo; the unknown &ldquo;Jimmy&rdquo; allegedly texted, according to the explainer provided by @TizzyEnt.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2028657\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2028657\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lobbyist fired for alleged racist texts was a major Democratic donor<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2647,"featured_media":2410042,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/reconciliaiton.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[50410,35618,5054,5894,50526],"class_list":["post-2410041","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-controversy-2","tag-democratic-donor","tag-lobbyist","tag-politics","tag-racism-2"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/reconciliaiton.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2410041","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2647"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2410041"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2410041\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2410049,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2410041\/revisions\/2410049"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2410042"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2410041"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2410041"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2410041"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}