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Stephen Miller's new rule on White House staffers meeting lobbyists: Work for the people of the nation like Donald Trump, not for lobbyists

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Stephen Miller's new rule on White House staffers meeting lobbyists: Work for the people of the nation like Donald Trump, not for lobbyists

The new White House chief of staff Stephen Miller has moved to tighten access for lobbyists, requiring administration officials to obtain prior approval before holding policy-related meetings with registered lobbyists inside the White House complex.

This is again a sharp departure from Susie Wiles who cultivated relationships with lobbyists, corporate executives and political donors.According to a memo circulated to White House staff, employees must obtain approval from the Office of White House Counsel before meeting registered lobbyists on the White House complex to discuss government policy.

The memo, signed by Alina Bulazel, director of the Office of the Chief of Staff, said staff members were expected to follow Trump's example by dedicating their time to working Americans rather than outside interests.What does the memo say?As reported by POLITICO, the memo says: “No President in history has fought more relentlessly, selflessly or courageously for the American People than President Trump.