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Meet The Republican Fixer Trump Tapped To Lead GOP To Midterms Victory

James Blair has earned a nickname from the president: 'Brilliant James'

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Natalie Sandoval
May 20, 2026
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James Blair reportedly sought appointment as the political director of the Republican National Committee in 2021 for the upcoming midterms. He was apparently denied.

Five years later, Blair’s time has come. Blair, 36, announced a leave of absence from his position as White House deputy chief of staff in April. Blair is expected to manage President Donald Trump’s political operation for the upcoming midterms. (RELATED: Republicans Are In Bad Shape, But Democrats Aren’t In Much Better)


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