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Trump Aides Depart for Lobbying, Breaching 'Drain the Swamp'
8/21/2025
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Story summary
- Senior aides are leaving the Trump administration for lobbying roles, contradicting his 2016 "drain the swamp" promise.
- Departures include Harrison Fields and Trent Morse, who will undergo cooling-off periods before lobbying.
- Trump has revoked previous ethics restrictions, enabling former officials to lobby more freely.
- White House officials support these transitions, prompting ethical concerns.
