politics
Trump weighs firing multiple senior cabinet members, report says
The Atlantic says President Trump is weighing the removal of several high-profile cabinet members, a move that comes after recent dismissals and amid an undecided timeline.
Apr 3rd 2026 ยท United States
Insights
- The Atlantic reports President Trump is considering removing FBI Director Kash Patel, Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer.
- Timing is uncertain and the president has not made a final decision, the report says.
- The White House defended the officials, saying the cabinet is highly talented and praising Patel, Chavez-DeRemer, and Driscoll.
- The report follows recent removals of Army chief Randy George, attorney-general Pam Bondi, and Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem.
- Noem was reassigned as Special Envoy for the Shield of the Americas and was replaced at Homeland Security by Senator Markwayne Mullin.
Sources
- Trump news at a glance: president gives his loyal enforcer the boot www.theguardian.com
- Trump has again fired one of his top female defenders www.abc.net.au
- Trump considers cabinet shake-up as several senior officials face possible removal -report www.jpost.com
- 10 Trump loyalists who were fired after falling out of favor | See list www.hindustantimes.com
- Trump weighs firing more Cabinet members after Bondi ousting, report claims www.independent.co.uk
- Why Trump might fire more Cabinet members after Pam Bondi is axed www.independent.co.uk