Trump Loses Third Cabinet Member—Who Could Go Next?
Summary
Three women have left President Donald Trump’s Cabinet since January, with Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigning most recently amid an investigation into inappropriate behavior. Other senior officials, like Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, face pressure and possible departure as the administration deals with fallout from the Iran war and internal conflicts. The Cabinet’s turnover is drawing public attention ahead of the November midterm elections.Key Facts
- Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Labor Secretary, resigned after reports of staff being asked to bring wine to hotel rooms and allegations against her husband for unwanted advances.
- Chavez-DeRemer is the third female Cabinet member to leave since January, following Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Attorney General Pam Bondi.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is a top candidate to leave next and faces calls for impeachment over his role in directing U.S. actions in the Iran war.
- Public opinion is increasingly against the Iran war, and President Trump’s approval rating has dropped.
- Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, is also seen as likely to leave soon; her top aide resigned in protest of the Iran war.
- CIA Director John Ratcliffe is under scrutiny for conflicting statements about intelligence briefings on Iran retaliation.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is another official rumored to be at risk of leaving the Cabinet.
- Cabinet changes may affect how the administration manages policies and prepares for the upcoming elections.
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