# US President Donald Trump is blaming senior aides for his Republican Party’s weakening prospects ahead of next month’s midterm elections. Trump has questioned campaign spending, candidate choices and efforts to redraw voting districts, as polls suggest Democrats could win control of the House of Representatives. Tensions have grown between Trump’s political advisers, including campaign strategist James Blair and White House chief of staff Susie Wiles. Trump has defended Wiles but criticised Blair’s handling of campaign funds. The November 3 elections will determine control of Congress for the final two years of Trump’s term.
Trump blames aides as midterm prospects fade