Chris Coons discussed U.S. aid being given to Ukraine following Russia's invasion while Joe Manchin called for American energy independence, an attendee said.
U.S. lawmakers quietly took part in a private ritzy lunch atop the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Monday featuring dozens of influential business leaders.
Lawmakers in attendance included members of the U.S. congressional delegation taking part in the annual confab for the elite and wealthy in Davos, including Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Chris Coons, D-Del., Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz. and a few members of the House of Representatives, these people explained. Republican Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp also attended the event, one of the people said.in panel sessions at this year's conference.
Coons discussed U.S. aid being given to Ukraine following Russia's invasion while Manchin, who is the chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, called for American energy independence, this person noted.The private lunch was held at the Hotel Schatzalp, which is primarily accessible by riding a funicular, or tram, up the property, those with knowledge of the gathering explained.
Coons told CNBC on the sidelines before the lunch that members of the congressional delegation were heading to the lunch "with about 50 CEOs." He didn't say which executives were scheduled to attend.
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