It’s a “bad idea” one former official told Politico.
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Clinton is expected to defend the Foundation’s philanthropic work.
Then, in the coming months, dozens of CGI employees are scheduled to lose their jobs at the end of 2016 – but some will get to stay, meaning more political problems for Hillary Clinton could be on their way.
This is the twelfth CGI, the twelfth annual meeting here, and this is the last one.
Some believed that the layoffs were handled in an insensitive way. It’s unclear how many people will be losing their jobs. Clinton and her top officials continued to have a cozy relationship with the foundation throughout her tenure at State, and evidence strongly suggest that Clinton was granting access and favors to major Clinton Foundation donors. Bill Clinton on Tuesday dismissed concerns about her acting as a conduit for donors seeking influence in a new Clinton administration as “bull”. ‘But if she was actually the president, it would raise too many questions.
“Everywhere today there is a temptation to say that everything I just told you is wrong, ‘Life is a zero-sum game and I’m losing; no, you’re wrong, our differences matter more than our common humanity, ‘” he said.
The couple’s daughter, Chelsea Clinton, will remain involved.
A spokesman for the Clinton Foundation said there was no connection between Bill Clinton’s speech and the charity’s work in Haiti, noting that the effort was meant to reverse deforestation and boost the country’s economy.
A follow-up Associated Press story found that over half of the people Mrs. Clinton met with while serving at the federal agency were Clinton Foundation donors. “Staff will be performing a number of roles, including continuing to provide advice with respect to commitment development and commitment improvement” and “continuing to facilitate introductions and partnerships between members”, a spokesperson told Politico.
The Clinton Foundation’s partner on the project was one of the world’s largest fragrance and flavoring suppliers, Firmenich International SA, along with the Swiss company’s USA charity. He’s ending CGI regardless of the outcome of the election.
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Bill Clinton, according to advisers close to the former president, will give a “very personal reflection” on what CGI – which is part of the foundation and matches funders with causes – has accomplished over the last 15 years.
