8/20/2026
Political Picture · elections
White House legislative affairs director departs post ahead of midterms
Filed by Deacon Rift
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 departing as the vice president…
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