The ongoing resignations and firings of senior officials in the administration of US President Donald Trump is raising concerns in Washington of a coming “brain drain” around the president that will only make it more difficult for Trump to advance his already languishing policy agenda.
The resignation of Trump’s chief economic adviser Gary Cohn has sparked internal fears of an even larger exodus at the White House. Cohn announced his resignation on Tuesday over Trump’s controversial plan to impose hefty tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.
Multiple White House officials said the president has been pushing anxious aides to stay on the job.
Trump’s White House has descended into a period of unparalleled tumult amid a wave of staff departures, yet the president has rejected claims that the White House is in chaos.
“Everyone wants to work in the White House,” Trump said during a news conference Tuesday. “They all want a piece of the Oval…