Conservatives fear ‘dysfunctional’ campaign and ‘civil war’ in the party: sources [Video]

As Conservative infighting over how the campaign is handling U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats spills into the open, sources within the party are describing a “dysfunctional” campaign with too much centralized power and belittling and aggressive treatment of staff.

More than half a dozen Conservatives, who spoke to CBC News on the condition they not be named for fear of retribution, describe a campaign that is “highly disorganized” and “a mess.” The sources include individuals both inside and outside the campaign.

Several of the sources allege that too many decisions have to go through Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s chief strategist, Jenni Byrne.

“Jenni’s in charge and that’s all you know,” said one Conservative campaign worker, who described the situation as dysfunctional.

There’s no evidence of a master plan, said the Conservative, and people are left to figure things out themselves.

Sources said some people learned what they’d be doing …