Trump’s inner circle starts heading for the exits as midterm storm clouds gather

WorldPolitics
24 Aug 2026 • 8:39 PM MYT
The Independent
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Trump’s inner circle starts heading for the exits as midterm storm clouds gather

  • President Donald Trump is bracing for a series of high-profile White House departures as staffers anticipate potential Democratic gains in the upcoming midterm elections.
  • Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, White House Counsel Dave Warrington, and several other senior aides have recently announced their intentions to leave.
  • Insiders report that staffers are seeking private-sector roles ahead of expected congressional investigations, legislative gridlock, and fallout from the war with Iran.
  • White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers downplayed the departures, saying the administration's mission will continue unabated.
  • The upcoming exits follow earlier high-level departures this year, including Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.

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