Tariffs, phone calls and power plays: How two lobbyists are shaping US-India-Pakistan relations

India and Pakistan have both hired lobbyists closely linked to Donald Trump to influence US policy amid rising tensions. India engaged Jason Miller, a seasoned Trump adviser, for $1.8 million a year. Pakistan went with Keith Schiller, Trumps longtime bodyguard, paying $50,000 a month. Despite both being dubbed “Trump whisperers,” recent moves suggest Schillers firm has had more success, while India faces challenges, particularly around tariffs and diplomatic gestures. This rivalry highlights the complexity of influence in Washingtons shifting political landscape.