White House Aide Filmed Criticizing Trump — Now on Administrative Leave

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News (1 / 1) 13.05.2026 23:54 / Tim

Exclusive: A senior White House budget analyst was secretly recorded harshly criticizing President Trump and is now off the job pending an investigation. Read on to discover the full story!

Caught on a Hidden Camera

Conservative activist James O'Keefe's Media Group released footage that captured Benjamin Ellisten, a senior budget analyst and funding manager, speaking with colleague Maxim Lott. In the video Ellisten criticized the president's conduct, called his decision-making erratic and said Trump posed a danger to the country. He also suggested the president's actions may be tied to market and oil-price movements.