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National security adviser John Bolton's top deputy is described by some as a no-nonsense, tough-as-nails government official who doesn't suffer fools gladly.
But she has also rankled some administration officials since coming onboard earlier this year.
Mira Ricardel, who garnered attention recently for butting heads with Defense Secretary James Mattis, is a defense hawk in line with Bolton and a veteran of three administrations.
Beyond the Beltway, the 58-year-old is largely unknown. In Washington, her influence, expertise and strong personality are defining traits to those who have worked with her in various roles.
The Midwestern states that handed President Trump the White House two years ago now appear poised to deliver a sharply negative verdict against his party, thanks in no small part to voters’ dissatisfaction with the way Trump has handled his job.