Comic's Instagram post complicates GOP oilman's Trump rapprochement

A liberal comic's Instagram post about an overheard conversation with three Republican power players in a D.C. bar has complicated oilman Harry Sargeant's efforts to improve relations with the Trump administration, which are partly tied to his Venezuela business dealings. The incident became known to senior administration officials last month, adding friction to Sargeant's outreach. The episode underscores how social media can disrupt political and business rapprochement efforts.