- President Donald Trump announced that James Braid, his top legislative liaison to Congress, will leave the White House in September.
- Braid's upcoming departure follows the recent resignation of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and several high-profile administration exits.
- Trump praised Braid for helping pass major legislation, including tax cut extensions and immigration funding, despite a narrow House majority.
- The exit comes as key administration initiatives, such as the SAVE America Act, remain stalled in the Senate.
- Recent polling shows Trump's approval rating at 40 percent, with Democrats leading Republicans ahead of the midterm elections.
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