Advisers to President Trump are predicting a post-midterm elections shakeup in the White House, one that could be wide and deep if the GOP loses control of the House.
As a result, some Trump allies on the outside said they are resisting urgings to join the White House now, concerned they will be dumped in a staff turnover, which are typical in new administrations after the first midterm election.
One Trump whisperer said that in addition to filling several vacant jobs, they hope the president names a savvy political adviser in the Karl Rove model to help him through re-election. …
• If you don’t read New York Times White House correspondent Maggie Haberman, or follow her frequent postings on Twitter, you’re missing out on one of the most influential journalists in Washington. According to Rational 360, which studies the impact of social media, she “continues to be a top influencer on current affairs in 2018.” …
Per three ppl close to the president, combo of our reporting on Liddell’s standing + WSJ editorial + blowback from echo chamber moved him off Liddell. Kudlow, who Trump was annoyed at for an op-ed just days ago, wants the job and is a real possibility now. https://t.co/QvxvKNfNvk
— Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT) March 12, 2018
• To counter “fake news,” the University of Michigan has established the School of Information Center for Social Media Responsibility to research and call it out. Conservatives should be skeptical, though. The executive director is one of former President Barack Obama’s social media managers. …
Our Official 2018 White House Easter Eggs are now on sale at https://t.co/pVORa8sBeQ! These commemorative eggs come in the vibrant colors of yellow, green, gold, blue and pink, and each one features the President and First Lady’s signatures. Add them to your Easter basket today. pic.twitter.com/d48iJKNic5
— White House History (@WhiteHouseHstry) March 1, 2018
• The White House Historical Association has gone all in for the 140th White House Easter Egg Roll on April 2. The association has painted an official five-egg set for sale and produced a unique paperback on the event, which moved to the White House under Rutherford B. Hayes when it was booted from Capitol Hill. …
• House Speaker Paul Ryan has produced a graphic for members showing how much better he is at fundraising than House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. For the 2018 election cycle as reported to the Federal Election Commission, Ryan raised $44.7 million to Pelosi’s $2.3 million. …
