SHE’S OUT—and the speed of it rattled Washington. A senior official tied to Donald Trump is no longer in her role following a high-profile clash that insiders say stemmed from defying direct orders. The abrupt exit immediately fueled speculation about internal power dynamics and the hard limits of dissent within Trump’s political orbit. Official statements were sparse and carefully framed, but people close to the situation describe a sudden removal that signaled little tolerance for pushback at the top. According to those familiar with the episode, the official raised objections to a directive she believed conflicted with policy or legal procedure. That...
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