Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2025
Foreign-agent registration and Israel messaging work
FARA-related reporting described SKDK's work for Israel, including a subcontracting arrangement involving Havas and a proposed bot-based messaging and influencer program. The episode raised questions about foreign-agent disclosure and digital influence; SKDK later said the engagement ended early.
2014
Perceived White House access controversy
Political reporting and conservative commentary questioned whether SKDK attracted clients through perceived access associated with former White House relationships. Reference material states that the firm was not registered as a federal lobbyist and did not meet the legal definition of lobbying.
California no-bid voter-turnout contract controversy
SKDK was reported to have been embroiled in controversy over a $35 million no-bid contract for voter-turnout work in California. The available reference does not provide sufficient detail to establish the contract's full chronology or resolution.