President Trump’s proclivity to get involved in the business of other companies is causing a substantial disruption to ordinary corporate decision-making, according to a recent article from Bloomberg Government.  The issues of how and whether to respond to Presidential criticism have made their way all the way to corporate board rooms, where directors try to come up with policies that give them the best chance to grow their companies, while trying to steer clear of an evolving political minefield.  While the latest confrontations have come with commercial firms, government contractors got a taste of President Trump’s disruptive potential even before he was inaugurated when Lockheed and Boeing both ended up in the Presidential cross-hairs for charging “too much” on major weapons system contracts.  Companies with visible contract-related problems need to be aware of not only customary government contract compliance measures, but also how negative Presidential attention can impact their image and, perhaps, ability to pursue future business.  Make sure you prepare your responses early and consider using non-traditional government contract assets such as government affairs teams.  If companies are not prepared they may find that the circumstances define them.  Make sure this doesn’t happen to you