United States President Donald Trump has appointed Dr Karl Von Batten, Managing Partner of the Washington-based lobbying firm Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C., to serve as a Commissioner on a White House presidential commission.
The appointment was announced by Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C. in a statement posted on its official X account.
The firm described the appointment as a significant honour for Von Batten, citing his longstanding commitment to public service and leadership.
“Dr Von Batten is deeply grateful to President Trump for this appointment and for the confidence placed in him,” the firm said.
It added that the appointment represented “a tremendous honour” and reflected Von Batten’s commitment to serving the United States.
“Dr Von Batten looks forward to answering the call to serve our President and country,” the statement added, while congratulating him and wishing him success in his new public service role.
The appointment has also drawn attention to Von Batten’s professional activities in Washington and his previous involvement in Nigerian political lobbying.
In March 2026, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, reportedly engaged Von Batten’s Washington-based lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C. The 12-month lobbying retainer was valued at $1.2 million, according to the information provided.
Von Batten’s appointment to a White House presidential commission therefore places a new spotlight on his professional links with international political figures and organisations, including his reported engagement with Abubakar’s political campaign.
The latest appointment underscores the continued intersection between Washington’s public policy environment and the activities of lobbying and government relations firms operating in the United States.
Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C. said it welcomed the appointment and expressed confidence that its managing partner would discharge his new responsibilities with distinction.
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