Report: White House staffers can no longer meet with lobbyists without approval
White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller is reportedly working to close up cracks in the Trump administration as he takes over for former COS Susie Wiles.
by Summer Lane | November 13, 2026
Newly minted White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller is wasting no time in tightening up internal operations at the People’s House – and a new memo reportedly proves it.
According to an internal memo from the chief of staff’s office, White House staffers are now required to receive prior approval from the Office of White House Counsel before meeting with lobbyists. This memo was obtained first and reported on by POLITICO.
Stephen Miller began his tenure as the new White House chief of staff on Monday. He succeeded former longtime Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, whose departure was announced just days after a devastating midterm election loss for Republicans in the U.S. Senate and House.
Part of the memo reads, “No President in history has fought more relentlessly, selflessly or courageously for the American People than President Trump. Following his example, White House staff are expected to dedicate their time unwaveringly to the working people of the nation.”
The outlet garnered comments from a dozen lobbyists who agreed that Miller’s new role will make it hard for them to reach the administration – something hardline America First supporters are likely excited about.
“Just ask my kids. They will confirm,” said Katie Miller, the new chief of staff’s wife, in response to POLITICO’s reporting that lobbyists called her husband “impossible to lobby.”
As reported by LindellTV, Miller’s ascension to White House chief of staff garnered widespread praise from conservatives in the political sphere, as many see him as an original Trump loyalist and an “architect” of the original immigration policies that resonated with voters as far back as 2016.
“It has been the privilege of my lifetime to have served on his team from Day One, and I am honored beyond words to serve as his White House Chief of Staff,” Miller said in a statement acknowledging his promotion.
He added, “I want to thank the incomparable Susie Wiles for her years of devoted service to the President and the Country, and for her friendship. The mission now is more clear than ever: Fight with all of our soul to support our President and defend this magnificent Republic.”
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