Trump aides seek scapegoats after Republican losses in midterms
White House officials are looking for reasons to blame others following Tuesday night's heavy Republican defeats in the midterm elections.
Pressure to find blame grows
Officials acknowledged privately that President Trump bears ultimate responsibility for unpopular policies. In public, there is growing pressure to identify scapegoats ranging from cabinet members to media commentators. Sources say some donors expect the president to remove staff similar to how George W. Bush replaced Donald Rumsfeld after 2006.
Uncertainty about firing decisions
Trump has not decided whether to fire top aides despite internal discussions. Advisors suggest keeping loyal staff inside the tent in case of future congressional subpoenas. Some scrutiny focuses on people who encouraged continuing the Iran war before the midterms.
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