If you refer to a male public official as a placeman, you disapprove of the fact that they use their position for their own personal benefit or to provide political support for those who appointed them.
[British, disapproval]
The President's placemen on the Supreme Court can block legislation including anamnesty for political prisoners.
placeman in British English
(ˈpleɪsmən)
nounWord forms: plural-men
British derogatory
a person who holds a public office, esp for private profit and as a reward for political support
placeman in American English
(ˈpleɪsmən)
nounWord forms: pluralˈplacemen (ˈpleɪsmən)
British
a person appointed to a government position as a political reward