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Trump Allies Resist Buria's Rise Amid Florida Ambitions

5/10/2025

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Ricky Buria, aide to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, is encountering pushback from the White House over his potential appointment as chief of staff, largely due to his past critiques of Trump and Vance. Despite this, Buria's influence endures, especially with his Democratic aspirations for the Florida governorship, stirring unease among Trump supporters.

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Ricky Buria, aide to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, is encountering pushback from the White House over his potential appointment as chief of staff, largely due to his past critiques of Trump and Vance. Despite this, Buria's influence endures, especially with his Democratic aspirations for the Florida governorship, stirring unease among Trump supporters.