Journalists sometimes refer to the unofficial advisers of a prime minister or president as that person's kitchen cabinet, especially if they disapprove of the influence that the advisers seem to have.
[disapproval]
kitchen cabinet in British English
noun
a group of unofficial advisers to a political leader, esp when considered to be more influential than the official cabinet
kitchen cabinet in American English
1.
a cabinet or cupboard in a kitchen
2. US; [oftenK- C-]
a.
the group of unofficial advisors on whom President Jackson relied
b.
any similar group on whom a governmental head relies
Examples of 'kitchen cabinet' in a sentence
kitchen cabinet
If simply not possible, include a telescopic pull-out table that can be folded away behind a kitchen cabinet drawer front.