Donald Trump Teases More Firings, Defends Pete Hegseth
President hints at more administration changes after replacing Susie Wiles, while publicly backing Defense Secretary.
President Donald Trump indicated on Friday that he may make "a few changes" to his administration following Republicans' midterm election losses. He expressed confidence in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth while confirming he would replace White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles with longtime adviser Stephen Miller.
During his tenure, Trump has seen limited turnover in his core Cabinet. However, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Justice Secretary Pam Bondi, Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, and former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard have all left their positions. The White House may also face further departures, which could reshape the team addressing congressional investigations, managing economic discontent, and rebuilding a Republican coalition weakened by losing the midterms.
Trump's comments about possible personnel changes came during an interview scheduled to air on 60 Minutes. When asked if he expected to fire members of his team, Trump responded that he would "do maybe a few changes." He defended Hegseth, describing him as one of his most trusted advisors and part of the administration's military record. However, the president did not provide any assurances regarding Hegseth's job security, leaving the future of many senior figures in the administration uncertain.
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