Blair Could Take Brief White House Exit to Lead Trump’s Midterm Push
White House deputy chief of staff James Blair is weighing a temporary leave to run Donald Trump’s midterm campaign operation from outside the White House while remaining in his post, a move Susie Wiles confirmed; the plan would unify spending and strategy ahead of the 2026 midterms and reflects Blair’s longtime role as Trump’s political operator (including as the 2024 campaign director).