Trump Reportedly Weighing More Cabinet Shakeups

After recent high-profile firings, President Trump may remove additional officials in the coming weeks.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 6:03am

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President Donald Trump is reportedly considering additional firings within his administration, just days after removing Attorney General Pam Bondi and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The shake-up may include the potential removal of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.

Why it matters

The reports of further Cabinet turnover come after a period of relative stability in Trump's first year back in office. The recent firings have fueled speculation that the president's earlier efforts to limit high-level turnover may be ending, potentially signaling a more turbulent period ahead for the administration.

The details

According to sources, Trump is "very angry" and "going to be moving people" in the coming weeks. The potential removals would follow the recent exits of Bondi and Noem. While the White House has pushed back on the narrative of instability, several officials have faced scrutiny in recent months, including Lutnick's past connections to Jeffrey Epstein and controversies involving Chavez-DeRemer and Gabbard's foreign policy positions.

  • In the next several weeks, Trump is expected to make changes to his Cabinet.

The players

Donald Trump

The 45th and current President of the United States.

Pam Bondi

The former Attorney General who was recently fired by Trump.

Kristi Noem

The former Homeland Security Secretary who was recently fired by Trump.

Lori Chavez-DeRemer

The current Labor Secretary who may be removed by Trump.

Howard Lutnick

The current Commerce Secretary who may be removed by Trump.

Tulsi Gabbard

The current Director of National Intelligence who may be removed by Trump.

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What they’re saying

“He's very angry and he's going to be moving people.”

— Unnamed administration official

“President Trump has the most talented cabinet and team in American history.”

— Davis Ingle, White House spokesperson

“It's a year and a half in, and they are analyzing what's working and what's not working. He understands that there are times when you need to make a change.”

— Unnamed former official

What’s next

With no final decisions confirmed, the possibility of further firings remains uncertain, but recent high-profile exits point to a potentially turbulent period ahead for Trump's Cabinet.

The takeaway

The reports of potential additional Cabinet shakeups come after a period of relative stability in Trump's first year back in office, raising questions about the administration's direction and the president's willingness to make significant changes to his top team.