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New Delhi and Islamabad hire American lobbyists, both Trump MAGA alumni, amid diplomatic push after Pahalgam attack, Operation Sindoor.
After the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor, India hires Trump aide Jason Miller while Pakistan brings on ex-bodyguard Keith Schiller in US lobbying blitz. (IMAGE: REUTERS)
New Delhi and Islamabad have each hired prominent figures from US President Donald Trump’s inner circle as lobbyists in Washington DC, signaling a strategic push for influence amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan after Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor counter-terror operation.
India has brought on Jason Miller, who served as the chief spokesman for Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign and later as a senior adviser during the 2020 re-election effort. Miller’s firm, SHW Partners LLC, has signed a $150,000-per-month contract to represent the Indian government, according to a report by Hindustan Times, marking his first formal lobbying role during Trump’s second term.
On the other side, Pakistan has engaged Keith Schiller, Trump’s longtime bodyguard and former Director of Oval Office Operations. Schiller, known for his unwavering loyalty and close proximity to Trump, co-founded Javelin Advisors LLC, which has secured a subcontract worth $50,000 per month under a larger $200,000-per-month agreement with Seiden Law to represent Pakistani interests, the Dawn reported.
Who Is Jason Miller?
Jason Miller is a seasoned political strategist best known for his role as the chief spokesperson for Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign. A longtime Republican operative, Miller helped shape the US President’s campaign’s combative media strategy and often served as a public face of the campaign during its most intense phases. Though initially tapped for a White House communications role after Trump’s victory, he withdrew from consideration citing personal reasons.
Miller later returned as a senior adviser during Trump’s 2020 re-election bid, where he continued to serve as a key messaging figure. In recent years, he launched the social media platform GETTR, aimed at providing a “free speech" alternative to mainstream platforms, according to a report by Politico.
Who Is Keith Schiller
Keith Schiller’s tenure with Donald Trump extended far beyond routine security detail. A former NYPD detective, Schiller was one of Trump’s most trusted aides and served as Director of Oval Office Operations during the early months of the Trump presidency. His loyalty was underscored by his involvement in several key moments of the administration. Notably, in May 2017, it was Schiller who personally delivered the letter to then-FBI Director James Comey informing him of his dismissal, according to a report by broadcaster CNN.
Schiller also featured in testimony before the House Intelligence Committee in 2017 regarding Trump’s 2013 visit to Moscow. According to Schiller, a Russian participant at a business meeting allegedly offered to send women to Trump’s hotel room. Schiller said he immediately dismissed the offer, viewing it as a non-serious comment, the broadcaster said in its report.
Location :Washington D.C., United States of America (USA)
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