White House Senior Staff Departures Ahead of 2026 Midterms

President Donald Trump is facing a wave of senior White House departures as his administration approaches the final two years of his term, with several top staffers leaving amid political uncertainty and ahead of the November midterm elections. The exits include White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, who announced her resignation earlier this month, and Director of Legislative Affairs James Braid, who confirmed he will depart on September 30. They are joined by White House Counsel Dave Warrington and U.S. Pardon Attorney Ed Martin, who are also leaving their posts. The White House has not announced successors for these key roles.