Documents filed with the US Department of Justice reveal that the lobbying firm Valcour arranged an interview between Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Breitbart.
Key facts
- •Valcour was hired by the Serbian government in November 2024 for $65,000 per month.
- •The firm received $794,084.79 for services provided between March and September of this year.
- •Valcour director Matthew Mowers previously served as a senior White House advisor at the State Department.
- •The firm coordinated with Breitbart’s Washington bureau chief Matthew Boyle to arrange the Vucic interview.
- •Valcour representatives contacted Donald Trump on the day of the interview's publication to draw his attention to it.
The American lobbying firm Valcour, hired by the Serbian government, facilitated an interview between Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and the conservative portal Breitbart in May. According to reports filed with the U.S. Department of Justice, Valcour representatives contacted former President Donald Trump to draw his attention to the interview on the day it was published. Trump subsequently shared the article on his Truth Social platform without providing additional commentary.
By the numbers
Lobbying Activities and Payments
The Serbian government hired Valcour in November 2024 for a monthly fee of $65,000. For the period between March and September of this year, the firm received $794,084.79 for services, which included regular monthly fees and legal costs. While the firm’s stated scope of work involves promoting Serbia as the host of EXPO 2027, reports indicate their activities are broader, involving outreach to the State Department and Congress regarding bilateral relations. Valcour’s director, Matthew Mowers, a former official in the Trump administration, signed the contract with Serbia. Mowers has served as a senior White House advisor at the State Department and has been involved in Trump’s transition team and fundraising efforts for the inauguration committee.
Coordination of the Breitbart Interview
The interview with Vucic was conducted by Matthew Boyle, the head of Breitbart’s Washington bureau. Valcour representatives were in contact with Boyle multiple times between April 1 and May 31, the date the interview was published. In the interview, Vucic praised Trump, describing him as pragmatic and rational. Following the publication, Valcour sent a message to Trump highlighting the piece, which the former president shared on Truth Social after 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Additional Diplomatic Outreach
Beyond media outreach, Valcour’s activities have included coordinating meetings for Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Djuric with Jewish organizations in Washington. The firm has also maintained contact with State Department representatives and Richard Grenell, a former envoy for Serbia and Kosovo now serving as an envoy for special missions. These efforts are part of a wider lobbying strategy, as Valcour is one of several firms currently representing Serbian interests in Washington.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by N1 Info.
