[3] Trump revoked the order on the final day of his presidency, allowing his administration's officials to immediately begin working as lobbyists.

In addition to abiding by the limitations of paragraphs 1 and 2, I also agree, upon leaving Government service, not to engage in lobbying activities with respect to any covered executive branch official or non-career Senior Executive Service appointee for the remainder of the Administration.

I will not accept gifts from registered lobbyists or lobbying organizations for the duration of my service as an appointee.

I will not for a period of 2 years from the date of my appointment participate in any particular matter involving specific parties that is directly and substantially related to my former employer or former clients, including regulations and contracts.

I agree that any hiring or other employment decisions I make will be based on the candidate's qualifications, competence, and experience.

I understand that the obligations of this pledge are in addition to any statutory or other legal restrictions applicable to me by virtue of Government service.The executive order directs executive branch employees on a ban on lobbying any government official for two years and the agency they worked in for five years.

[12] Robert Weissman, president of consumer-rights group Public Citizen, said that "The revocation of the 5-year lobbying ban for presidential appointees is the perfect coda for the most corrupt administration in American history.

"[13] News coverage contrasted the revocation of the ban with Trump's earlier pledge to "drain the swamp.