Trump blames aides as Republican midterm prospects weaken
Trump is reportedly faulting senior advisers over the party's weakening midterm outlook, with Democrats seen likely to take the House, sources told Reuters.
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According to three people familiar with internal discussions, President Donald Trump is criticizing senior aides and political operatives over a faltering midterm strategy. He has questioned campaign spending, the redistricting effort and some candidate choices. Most of the tension focuses on James Blair, who runs the super PAC MAGA Inc., and White House chief of staff Susie Wiles.
Opinion polls suggest Democrats will likely win the House, while the Senate remains too close to call. Losing the House would constrain Trump's legislative agenda in his final two years and give Democrats subpoena power. A White House spokesman rejected the sources' account as baseless speculation.
why it matters
For markets, the key signal is a possible shift in congressional power that could make lawmaking harder and increase oversight of the administration. Such internal political disputes rarely move asset prices directly.
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