US President Donald Trump’s new chief of staff, Stephen Miller, has moved to tighten access for lobbyists at the White House, requiring staff members to seek prior approval before meeting registered lobbyists on policy-related matters.
The New York Times reported on Nov. 13 that Stephen Miller’s office set a policy limiting White House staff meetings with lobbyists, aimed at showing independence from special interests. KGAN said staff need approval from the Office of White House Counsel before meeting lobbyists, while IndiaTimes described the rule as applying to meetings with registered lobbyists about policy matters. The reports differ in how they specify the meetings covered, and do not provide the full memo’s wording.
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