SAEDNEWS: Seven months after Donald Trump returned to the White House in January 2025, a concerning yet predictable trend has emerged in his administration: a significant number of former senior officials have quickly moved into high-paying positions in lobbying and consulting.
According to SaedNews, quoting Politico, seven months after Donald Trump returned to the White House in January 2025, we are witnessing a trend that many political analysts consider worrying. A significant number of senior government officials have rapidly left their government positions and moved into lucrative careers in lobbying and consulting. This rapid and widespread movement is an example of the well-known ‘revolving door’ phenomenon, where government officials use their experience and insider knowledge for personal gain in the private sector.
Among these officials, individuals such as Harrison Fields, Trent Morse, Bo Haynes, and Mi Davis Milman play prominent roles. Some have joined reputable lobbying firms, while others have launched independent consulting businesses. Their brief but productive tenure in the White House has provided them with valuable insights into decision-making and internal government processes—information that has now become a consulting tool for private clients. This trend has led ethical experts and political analysts to warn that these transfers could result in conflicts of interest and the exploitation of government positions for personal benefit.
These changes directly contradict Trump’s previous promises to ‘drain the swamp’ and eliminate excessive influence from industries and lobbying groups in government. In fact, in 2021, Trump rescinded lobbying restrictions that he had previously imposed, and upon his return to the White House in 2025, he removed the ethical limitations implemented by the Biden administration. These actions paved the way for the rapid transition of officials to the private sector and in some ways signal a shift in the government’s approach to ethics and governance.
Oversight of these trends continues by organizations such as the ‘Revolving Door Project.’ Analyses by this organization indicate that current government policies and the methods of recruiting and transferring officials often prioritize corporate and industry interests over public interests. This raises serious concerns about transparency and accountability in government. Experts emphasize that if this trend continues, it could reduce public trust in the government and demonstrate that officials focus more on personal and corporate interests rather than serving the public.
As the Trump administration continues its activities, this trend of official turnover and transfers to the private sector is expected to continue, keeping issues related to ethics, transparency, and the influence of economic power in politics at the center of political and media discussions. Ultimately, this situation serves as an important warning about the necessity of oversight and adherence to ethical standards in government, to ensure that public interests are prioritized over private gain and that government officials continue to serve the public rather than pursue personal profit.
