Court filing alleges Trump adviser received cash, luxury gifts from foreign interests
The filing from Alex Bruesewitz’s ex-business partner Derek Utley is a response to an earlier lawsuit claiming Utley embezzled millions from their firm, X Strategies.
Former X Strategies partner Derek Utley has accused media strategist Alex Bruesewitz of receiving lavish gifts from foreign individuals in Qatar and Syria while pursuing lucrative deals with entities seeking access to U.S. government officials. Utley, who co-founded X Strategies with Bruesewitz, filed the court claim on Monday, alleging that Bruesewitz concealed his relationships with Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Syria.
Utley also claims Bruesewitz received around $500,000 from Qatar for undisclosed consulting work. Bruesewitz's lawyer vowed to vigorously defend his client, saying the allegations are either untrue, exaggerated, or fabricated. Bruesewitz continues to advise conservative figures, including those in Trump's orbit, and leveraged his foreign connections to help charter a flight back to the U.S. for stranded Americans during the Iran conflict.
Utley also alleges Bruesewitz sought to charge $1 million annually to a Copenhagen-based investment firm for access to American governmental officials and financial institutions.
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