Elliott Broidy
American businessman
Elliott Broidy (born 1957) is an American businessman. He began as a tax accountant for clients including Muhammad Ali and Taco Bell founder Glen Bell before starting private equity firms. He served in several roles under President George W. Bush, including finance chairman of the Republican National Committee. He pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor during the Alan Hevesi pension scandal in 2009, and helped prosecutors secure the conviction of Hevesi, the former New York State Comptroller.
He was tapped for finance roles during the campaign, transition and inauguration of President Donald Trump's first term, and then became deputy finance chairman for the RNC. He resigned following a reported affair. Later reports suggested he was one of many officials and figures engaged by Malaysian businessman Jho Low, who was seeking to end a United Stated investigation into Low. Broidy pleaded guilty to a Foreign Agents Registration Act charge, but was pardoned by Trump before the deal was finalized.
Early life and education
Broidy grew up in Los Angeles, the son of a World War II veteran, and a nurse. He is Jewish. He worked his way through the University of Southern California, earning a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance.
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