Trump White House Feud Erupts

White House aides began jockeying for chief of staff Susie WilesSusie WilesChief of Staff to President of the United States’s job as the midterm elections neared. The maneuvering was tied to expectations that Wiles might leave or be pushed out after the vote. The speculation landed as Republicans faced competitive races and the risk of losing slim congressional majorities. It also followed personnel turmoil, including reported removals of Kristi NoemKristi NoemAmerican politician (born 1971) and Kimberly GuilfoyleKimberly GuilfoyleAmerican attorney and political campaign advisor (born 1969). Politico said President Donald Trump had asked allies about possible replacements, while Trump called that “TOTAL FAKE NEWS” and said Wiles had his “COMPLETE confidence.” Wiles has not indicated she plans to leave. Semafor said people close to Trump dismissed firing talk as unfounded.