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WME-IMG Forming Political Action Committee for Donald Trump Era (EXCLUSIVE)

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WME-IMG is forming a national political action committee and planning on increasing its contact with office holders from both political parties, the agency's co-CEOs told employees in an internal memo.

Ari Emanuel and Patrick Whitesell said in the email on Tuesday that several initiatives are designed to help workers at the Beverly Hills-based company engage in the political process. The actions are in response to the election of Donald Trump, though the memo is careful not to take sides in any of the many controversies that have erupted during the president's 19 days in office.

"No matter what side of the aisle you sit on or where you live in the world, the call for meaningful and sustained civic engagement is louder than ever," begins the memo, delivered under the subject line "Influence."

The email continues:

"In the coming weeks, you will hear more from us about:

• The formation of a federal political action committee (PAC) in the U.S.

• Convening internal and external forums with politicians and allied stakeholders

• Connecting our clients with elected officials

• Introducing company-wide matching policies to support donations of time and money

• Developing actionable public policy solutions

The email concludes: "This company's greatest asset is the diversity of our backgrounds and beliefs. Please know that we will do everything in our power to support and protect this diversity now and in the months and years ahead."

The email is from Emanuel and copied to his co-CEO, Whitesell, though the initials of both men appear at the end of the short message.


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