Shahira Knight is considering jumping ship after the prolonged frustration of trying to broker a deal between Trump and Congress on the shutdown, Politico reports.

Knight is President Donald Trump's camera-shy but effective legislative affairs director.

The White House denies these rumors.

Shahira Knight, President Donald Trump's camera-shy but effective legislative affairs director, is considering jumping ship after the prolonged frustration of trying to broker a deal between Trump and Congress on the shutdown, according to a Tuesday Politico report.

The White House denies these rumors.

President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn on Saturday, January 19. AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta

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Knight is considered a relatively competent and moderate voice within the Trump circle, and has come to verbal blows with senior policy adviser Stephen Miller over his hardline immigration tactics.

If she does go, Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney will reportedly try to fill her spot with a more aggressive figure.