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Top aide seeks help from GOP as Trump faces plummeting approval ratings
April 21, 2026
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White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles called an urgent closed-door summit with dozens of Republican strategists across the country to prepare for potentially devastating midterm elections. The GOP operatives aimed to develop strategies to help Republicans maintain their congressional majority amid growing challenges, according to The Daily Beast. Trump's approval rating has dropped to approximately 37 percent, prompting heightened White House concern about midterm prospects, as reported by Politico.
Wiles, Trump's former campaign manager, tasked James Blair, her former deputy, with prioritizing midterm strategies for GOP candidates. The summit followed a February strategy session where cabinet members and MAGA operatives reviewed potential approaches. The gathering reflects growing urgency within the White House regarding electoral prospects. GOP strategists were expected to provide insights and support to Republican candidates in upcoming months.Watch the video below. Your browser does not support the video tag.
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