Trump Critic Jeh Johnson Exits US Steel Board Amid Deal Drama

Jan. 10, 2025, 11:03 PM UTC

United States Steel Corp. disclosed the resignation of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison partner Jeh Johnson from its board as of Jan. 7.

Johnson declined to discuss his departure and US Steel didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment about his resignation. US Steel said in a filing that Johnson’s exit doesn’t “involve a disagreement on any matter relating to the company’s operations, policies, or practices.”

The move came just days after the outgoing Biden administration cited national security concerns in blocking the Pittsburgh-based steel giant’s proposed $14.9 billion sale to Japan’s Nippon Steel Corp. President-elect Donald Trump ...

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