Donald Trump Teases More Firings, Defends Pete Hegseth
Summary
President Donald Trump said he may make a few changes to his administration after Republicans’ midterm defeat, but he said he still has confidence in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The article reports that Stephen Miller is set to replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff and describes several other recent departures from the administration.Key Facts
- Trump told 60 Minutes that he might make “a few changes” but declined to name officials who could leave.
- Trump said he retained confidence in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- Stephen Miller is due to become White House chief of staff on Monday, replacing Susie Wiles.
- Miller had served as deputy chief of staff for policy since January 2025.
- Kristi Noem, Pam Bondi and Lori Chavez-DeRemer have left their Cabinet posts, according to the article.
- Former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has also left her Cabinet-level position.
- Harmeet Dhillon resigned as assistant attorney general for civil rights on November 5; she said she had decided to leave before the midterm results and was not asked to resign.
- The article says Democratic control of both chambers of Congress is expected to limit Trump’s legislative options and increase congressional investigations.
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