Trump aides seek scapegoat for potential midterm losses
White House staff are looking for a reason to blame for possible Republican defeats in the upcoming midterms.
Internal blame game begins early
Republican operatives privately suggest that President Trump is responsible for starting the Iran war and causing high prices. Sources say aides cannot admit this publicly while they plan for potential losses in both the House and Senate. Instead, attention has turned to deputy chief of staff James Blair as a possible target.
Redistricting strategy faces scrutiny
Blair organized a plan to redraw congressional maps early to gain seats for Republicans in certain states. This strategy was expected to help the party win roughly 10 to 15 additional House seats if voters supported them again. The effort relied on the same coalition that helped Trump win in 2024.
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