- President Donald Trump has reportedly begun consulting allies about potential replacements for White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles following the upcoming midterm elections.
- Senior administration officials including Stephen Miller, Bill Pulte, and Lee Zeldin are reportedly positioning themselves to take over the role.
- Internal tensions have escalated after Trump bypassed Wiles on a hiring decision and expressed anger over a Balkans trip made by two of her close advisers.
- Other potential candidates discussed for the position include former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Steve Witkoff, and Randy Levine.
- Trump publicly dismissed reports of Wiles' potential departure as fake news, stating she remains a trusted adviser who has his complete confidence.
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