Lawyer Predicts Messy Trump Cabinet Member May Be Next to Go

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer could be the next high-profile departure, according to legal analyst Shant Karnikian.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 9:30pm

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A lawyer and podcast host predicted that Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer could be the next high-profile departure from the Trump administration, citing a "messy little saga" involving allegations of inappropriate touching by her husband at the Labor Department.

Why it matters

The Trump administration has seen a number of high-profile cabinet secretaries depart, often under controversial circumstances. This prediction highlights the ongoing turmoil and instability within the president's inner circle.

The details

Shant Karnikian, co-host of the 'Civil Action' podcast, said during a recent episode that Chavez-DeRemer could be the next cabinet secretary to be fired or forced to resign. Karnikian cited allegations that Chavez-DeRemer's husband has been accused of inappropriately touching Labor Department employees.

  • The prediction was made on April 19, 2026.

The players

Shant Karnikian

A lawyer and co-host of the 'Civil Action' podcast who predicted Lori Chavez-DeRemer could be the next high-profile departure from the Trump administration.

Lori Chavez-DeRemer

The current Labor Secretary in the Trump administration, whose potential departure was predicted by Shant Karnikian.

Pam Bondi

A former Attorney General who departed the Trump administration, reportedly after failing to prosecute the president's political enemies.

Kristi Noem

A former Homeland Security Secretary who was terminated from the Trump administration after a culmination of leadership failures.

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What they’re saying

“We've covered this character before, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, but there's more going on right now. And we are predicting that she may be the next big firing. I don't know how big it is because there are other big ones possibly coming down the line, but she may be another one that bites the dust soon.”

— Shant Karnikian, Co-host, 'Civil Action' podcast

The takeaway

The ongoing turmoil and instability within the Trump administration, with multiple high-profile cabinet departures, highlights the challenges the president faces in maintaining a cohesive and effective team.