'We called fake news after...': Trump shuts down rumors of Susie Wiles’ ouster, ‘Zero chance’

President Donald Trump is pushing back against reports that he is considering replacing White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles after the midterm elections, calling the claims 'fake news' and insisting he 'could not be more happy' with her. The reports, citing anonymous sources, suggested that senior officials may be positioning themselves to succeed Wiles. Trump has firmly denied plans to remove her, while allies have also dismissed the speculation.
Is a White House shake-up looming, or are the reports simply political rumours? Watch the latest developments surrounding Trump and one of his…
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