President Donald Trump has signaled that more senior officials could leave his administration after the Republican Party's midterm defeats, telling CBS's 60 Minutes he expects to make "a few changes" to his team.
In an interview with correspondent Ross Douthat recorded on Friday morning, Trump was asked whether he planned to dismiss anyone from his team after Republicans lost their majorities in the House and the Senate. "I do," he replied, according to a preview clip released on Friday night. "A little bit," he added. "I love my Cabinet. I think they're good, but I'll be doing maybe a few changes. I don't want to mention who."
Hours after the interview was taped, Trump delivered the first change. He announced on Truth Social that White House chief of staff Susie Wiles would move to the Trump Political Operation, and that longtime adviser Stephen Miller would become chief of staff starting Monday, November 9. "Susie Wiles, who has done an outstanding job, will be moving over to the Trump Political Operation. I want to thank her for her service as Chief of Staff — She has done a great job!" he wrote.
Wiles was Trump's first Cabinet-level departure since April, when he fired Attorney General Pam Bondi. Her exit came days after the midterm elections, in which Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress.
Trump was also asked in the interview whether he still had confidence in Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, whose role overseeing the war in Iran has drawn criticism and who could face an impeachment vote when the House reconvenes next week. Trump said he did have confidence in Hegseth. The full interview is scheduled to air on Sunday at 7 p.m. ET/PT on CBS, and it is Trump's first sit-down interview since the midterm losses.
