Fires at least 2

Trump fires at least 2 aides

By Alex Isenstadt and Kenneth P. Vogel

At least two senior Donald Trump aides were fired by the campaign Monday in what three sources described as a shakeup.

Both aides — Ed Brookover and Jimmy Stracner — had worked for the presidential campaign of former Trump rival Ben Carson, who endorsed Trump after dropping out of the race.

Brookover, a longtime GOP strategist, had been working as a political adviser. He played a role in helping to organize last month's GOP convention.

Stracner, had been working as the Trump campaign’s Western regional political director.

"The campaign has parted ways with Ed, but we are thankful to him for his many contributions and appreciate his continued support," the campaign press office said. It did not mention Stracner in its statement.

One source familiar with the move said that Brookover received a phone call from another Trump aide, Jim Murphy, informing him of the news. During the call, Murphy said two senior Trump aides, William McGinley and Mike McSherry, would take on elevated roles.

Neither Brookover nor Stracner responded to requests for comment.