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Veteran Republican strategist Mike Murphy had it right, telling CNN: “He’s lighting the fire as an arsonist, then claiming to be the fireman.”

“The biggest difference is that the governor requested federal help rather than having it imposed over his objection,” said Dan Schnur, a political professor and veteran strategist who served as Wilson’s communication’s director in 1992.

"Today's below forecast inflation print is reassuring – but only to an extent," said Seema Shah, chief global strategist at Principal Asset Management.

Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller appears to have stepped up as the twisted strategist and face of the administration, while Chief of Staff Susie Wiles is the chief tactician.

Mr Maxwell, an online media strategist, was recently made redundant.