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White House legislative affairs director departs post ahead of midterms

Aug 20, 2026Center

White House legislative director James Braid is leaving his post, Vice President Vance announced on Thursday. Braid’s departure comes ahead of November’s midterm elections and at a time when President Trump’s relationship with Senate Republicans has grown rocky. Additionally, Braid, who was previously Vance’s legislative director in the Senate, is…

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