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Trump Demands Firing of McConnell Aide
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- May 13, 2026
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- 89
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Summary
Former President Trump demands the firing of a key aide to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, accusing him of grandstanding and embarrassing McConnell during a defense spending hearing. The aide, Robert Karem, is alleged to be a Never Trumper with ties to Democrats and former President Obama. Trump suggests Karem may be influencing McConnell to block his priorities, raising questions about McConnells health and the ongoing power struggle within the Republican Party. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3a01f391bde45b60