Trump blames aides as GOP midterm hopes fade
Trump is faulting his own team for a shaky midterm campaign while Republican chances worsen. The White House is in turmoil, with reported staff departures and missing funds, and the vote is roughly two weeks away.
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What happened
Trump is blaming senior aides and political operatives for a faltering midterm strategy, questioning their work as Republican prospects weaken. The White House has returned to disarray, with staff turnover and missing funds reported this week. Republicans nationwide are working to persuade voters with just over two weeks until the midterm elections.
Why it matters
The turmoil comes as Republican prospects in the midterms dim, with about two weeks left before the vote.
Timeline
- Oct 16, 4:26 PM ET: Coverage reports that the White House has returned to disarray as the midterm campaign enters its final stretch.
- Oct 16, 5:10 PM ET: Reports describe staff turnover and missing funds at the White House, with just over two weeks until the midterm elections.
- Oct 17, 6:09 AM ET: Trump is blaming senior aides and political operatives for a faltering midterm strategy, as Republican prospects dim.
Coverage
- Trump faults aides as Republican midterm prospects dim (Yahoo News)
- Staff Turnover and Missing Funds: A Tumultuous Week at Trump’s White House (usnews.com)
- Trump's team is in chaos as midterms enter final stretch (Los Angeles Times)
- Power struggle erupts in Trump’s White House as midterm losses loom (The Washington Post)
- I’m Both Elated and Terrified to Hear That Trump’s Administration Is Coming Unstrung (Charles P. Pierce)
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