Trump Loses Second Top Aide in a Week in White House Exodus

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Donald Trump has lost another senior aide, the second top official to quit the administration in less than a week as his White House exodus shows little sign of slowing.

Andy Baker, 46, the White House’s deputy national security adviser, will leave the administration in the coming weeks, Axios https://www.axios.com/2026/08/14/andy-baker-national-security-needham-sims" rel="">reported Friday.

News of his departure comes just days after White House Press Secretary https://www.thedailybeast.com/leavitt-abruptly-quits-after-brag-she-is-mom-who-does-it-all/" rel="">Karoline Leavitt, 28, announced her own exit.

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