White House faces internal power struggles ahead of midterms

Internal power struggles are intensifying within the White House ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. Reports indicate that aides are increasingly competing for influence, mirroring tensions seen during Donald Trump’s first term. A primary point of contention involves the position of White House Chief of Staff, currently held by Susie Wiles. Following reports that Trump approached Katie Zacharia regarding a spokesperson role without consulting Wiles, some officials view the move as an undermining of her authority.

Several high-ranking figures, including Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, housing official Bill Pulte, and EPA Director Lee Zeldin, are reportedly maneuvering for leadership roles. This instability comes as the Republican Party faces pressure to maintain control of both houses of Congress.

In a separate campaign event in Kentucky, President Trump asserted that his second term carries significantly more power than his first. He claimed that major entities like Google, which he said ignored him previously, must now “bow down” to his administration. During his speech, Trump also addressed economic concerns, promising to end the conflict with Iran and lower gasoline prices, while warning that a Democratic victory would lead to a severe recession.