Following Joe Biden's inauguration, a vindictive political climate emerged, targeting former Trump administration officials. Draconian prosecutions of January 6th protestors, many non-violent, were a notable aspect. Concurrently, groups like the Lincoln Project and the Transition Integrity Project engaged in blacklisting, publicly listing former Trump officials to impede their future employment. Forbes chief content officer Randall Lane also advocated for this blacklisting, publishing a column warning businesses against hiring Trump communicators. Lane cited numerous lies from Trump's press secretaries as justification for his stance. He argued that this administration, unlike others, normalized untruths. The article contrasts Lane's accusations with instances of perceived dishonesty from Democratic press secretaries, suggesting hypocrisy. It is revealed that Lane was subsequently fired for failing to disclose a significant payment from R.J. Shook, violating Forbes' policies. This raises questions about whether Lane was paid for his call to blacklist Trump officials. The author speculates on potential quid pro quo arrangements given Shook's interest in financial rankings. The article concludes by suggesting further investigation into potential payoffs for Lane's actions.