# Trump administration internal power struggles > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/trump-administration-internal-power-struggles > Updated: 2026-10-21T01:08:01.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Internal friction and competition for influence have intensified within the White House as the midterm elections approach. Initial reports highlighted tensions regarding the authority of Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, following indications that President Trump approached other individuals for spokesperson roles without consultation. High-ranking officials, including Stephen Miller, Bill Pulte, and Lee Zeldin, were noted as maneuvering for leadership positions. By late October, the administration faced a climate of distrust characterized by strategic leaks and blame-shifting. The situation escalated with the dismissal of spokesperson Katie Zaharias and Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle. As the Republican Party faces uncertainty regarding its ability to maintain control of Congress, internal rivalries among advisors such as Susie Wiles, James Blair, and Chris LaCivita continue to heighten administrative instability. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-21: Trump administration faces internal power struggles ahead of midterm elections Internal power struggles and infighting are intensifying within the Trump administration as Republicans face critical midterm elections and potential losses in key battleground states. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trump-administration-faces-internal-power-struggles-ahead-of-midterm-elections ### 2026-10-17: White House faces internal power struggles ahead of midterms Internal power struggles are emerging in the White House ahead of midterm elections, while President Trump asserts increased authority during campaign rallies in Kentucky. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/white-house-faces-internal-power-struggles-ahead-of-midterms --- Cite as: Trump administration internal power struggles. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/trump-administration-internal-power-struggles