As the 2024 presidential election approaches, former President Donald Trump‘s campaign is making significant personnel additions, sparking speculation about potential leadership changes.
What Happened: According to a Polymarket, there is currently a 47% chance that Trump will fire his campaign manager before the November election.
The speculation was initially fueled by comments from former Trump aide Anthony Scaramucci, who suggested that Trump was considering firing his current campaign managers, Chris LaCivita and Susie Wiles.
However, the Trump campaign has characterized recent staffing moves as an expansion rather than a shakeup.
In a notable development, Corey Lewandowski, Trump’s 2016 campaign manager, has been brought on to advise the campaign’s senior leadership team.
This move comes despite Lewandowski’s controversial departure from a pro-Trump super PAC in 2021 following allegations of inappropriate behavior.
Other additions to the campaign include Tim Murtaugh, Alex Pfeiffer, Alex Bruesewitz and Taylor Budowich, all of whom have previous experience working with Trump or Trump-aligned organizations.
Trump himself has publicly expressed support for his current campaign leadership.
During a recent press conference at his Bedminster resort, he stated, “Susie is fantastic, as you know. And Chris is fantastic. They are leading it.”
He also mentioned that Lewandowski would serve as a “personal envoy or he’ll be at some level.”
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Why It Matters: Despite these assurances, the Polymarket prediction suggests that there is still a significant possibility of changes in campaign leadership.
The market shows volatility over the past few days, with the likelihood of a campaign manager change fluctuating but remaining close to 50%.
As the campaign enters its final months, observers are closely watching for any signs of strategic shifts or personnel changes that could impact Trump’s bid to return to the White House.
The addition of experienced campaign veterans, particularly those with a history of loyalty to Trump, may be seen as an attempt to reinvigorate the campaign as it faces fundraising challenges and competitive polling in key swing states.
As the campaign enters its critical final stretch, the potential impact of these staffing decisions—and the broader implications for the 2024 election—will be a focal point at Benzinga’s Future of Digital Assets event on Nov. 19.
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