While the former Wall Street lawyer represents a step to the right from his Democrat-picked predecessor, many Republicans and industry lobbyists say he is not being aggressive enough in pursuing President Donald Trump’s business-friendly agenda.
“The relationship…hasn’t been one where we’re exactly on the same page, but we’re communicating,” said Republican Representative Bill Huizenga, who chairs the House of Representatives subcommittee overseeing capital markets and meets with Clayton regularly.
via Republican frustrations grow as SEC chair proves frequent ally of Democrats | Reuters.
