Donald Trump Blames Aides for Faltering Midterm Strategy

President Donald Trump is blaming senior aides and political operatives for a faltering Republican strategy ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. Trump has questioned the effectiveness of 200 million dollars in campaign spending by the super PAC MAGA Inc., criticized candidate choices, and second-guessed redistricting efforts in Texas that may have left incumbents vulnerable.

Internal friction has intensified between White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and MAGA Inc. head James Blair. Tensions escalated after Blair and Chris LaCivita accepted payments to advise the government of Republika Srpska in Bosnia. Trump subsequently distanced himself from the pair, labeling them outside consultants. While Trump defended the position of Wiles, reports indicate that Blair is unlikely to return to the White House.

White House spokesman Davis Ingle rejected reports of internal conflict as baseless speculation. However, current opinion polls suggest Democrats may win the House of Representatives. Such a result would grant Democrats subpoena power to investigate the administration and potentially hinder the legislative agenda of the president.