Top Trump Aide Shifts to Boost Midterm Campaign Efforts
President Trump has moved a top aide, James Blair, to oversee his political operation and its $300 million-plus budget ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
James Blair, a deputy chief of staff, is taking over President Trump's outside political operation and its $300 million-plus budget, Mr. Trump announced on Friday. This move is seen as a strategic shift to bolster the Republican party's efforts in the upcoming midterm elections.
Blair, who has been a trusted advisor to the president, will now be responsible for managing the Republican National Committee's (RNC) voter outreach, advertising, and other campaign-related activities. This is a significant responsibility, given the substantial financial resources at the operation's disposal.
The move comes as the Republican party faces a challenging political landscape, with the president's approval ratings remaining relatively low and the Democrats poised to make gains in the midterm elections. By placing a close ally in charge of the political operation, Trump is likely hoping to ensure that the party's resources are deployed in the most effective manner possible.
Source: The New York Times
