Following the Republican Party's significant losses in the 2026 midterm elections, President Trump indicated he may make changes to his Cabinet. In an interview preview, he expressed confidence in his Cabinet members but did not specify who might be dismissed. Former chief of staff Susie Wiles has already transitioned to a new role, while Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has been mentioned as potentially facing dismissal due to his oversight of the war in Iran.
Key facts
- Trump expects to make changes to his Cabinet after the 2026 midterm elections.
- Susie Wiles has transitioned to a new role, replaced by Stephen Miller.
- Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has been mentioned as a possible dismissal.
- Trump stated he has confidence in Hegseth despite the losses.
- Wiles's departure is the first Cabinet-level change since April.
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