Trump signals Cabinet changes following Republican midterm losses

President Donald Trump stated that he expects to make changes to his Cabinet following major Republican losses in the midterm elections, according to a CBS News clip released on Friday. The New York Post, the Washington Examiner, and Anadolu Ajansi all reported that Trump confirmed potential personnel changes during an interview with 60 Minutes correspondent Ross Douthat. The interview was recorded shortly before the White House announced the departure of chief of staff Susie Wiles. [1][5][9][10]

The New York Post and the Washington Examiner both report that Trump answered affirmatively when asked if he planned to terminate members of his team after Republicans lost control of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Trump told Douthat that there might be a few changes, though he did not specify which Cabinet officials would be replaced. [1][5][10]

The announcement comes as Wiles leaves her position as White House chief of staff. The Washington Examiner reported that relations between Trump and Wiles deteriorated after the extent of the midterm defeats became clear, with Trump holding her responsible. According to the Daily Mail, Bloomberg, and NBC News, Trump named Stephen Miller as the new chief of staff to replace Wiles. [2][6][8][11]

Susan L. Wiles served as White House chief of staff starting in 2025. As FTMQ News reported earlier, Democrats secured control of both the House and the Senate during Tuesday's midterm elections, leading to the appointment of Miller, who previously served as White House deputy chief of staff for policy. [12][15]