Donald Trump “has spent months railing against Washington lobbyists. He may soon pay a price,” the Wall Street Journal reports.

“Lobbyists typically act as the party elders at political conventions, ensuring that the program runs smoothly and coordinating many of the festivities surrounding the official events.”

“This year, many of them are opting out of the Cleveland event later this month, both because they have not been tapped to raise money for the campaign and because some of their clients have expressed concern about funding a convention with Mr. Trump at the top of the ticket.”