Trump hints at more Cabinet changes after Susie Wiles departs
Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 7 Nov, 13:54 · Archive
President Trump suggested more Cabinet departures may follow Susie Wiles' exit as chief of staff.
President Trump signalled that former chief of staff Susie Wiles will not be the only high-profile departure from his administration following Republican midterm losses. In a 60 Minutes interview recorded just hours before announcing Wiles' departure, Trump said he plans to make 'maybe a few changes' to his Cabinet.
When asked by 60 Minutes correspondent Ross Douthat whether he plans to terminate anyone from his team after Republicans lost their majorities in the House and Senate, Trump responded affirmatively. 'I do,' he said, before qualifying his answer: 'A little bit.'
Trump stressed his confidence in his existing Cabinet, stating 'I love my Cabinet. I think they're good, but I'll be doing maybe a few changes.' He did not specify which officials might be affected or provide details of his plans.
The president's comments came in an interview conducted before he publicly announced Wiles' departure as chief of staff. The Daily Mail reports that Stephen Miller will replace Wiles in the role.
The timing of Trump's remarks, delivered just hours before Wiles' announcement, suggested the administration was preparing for a broader restructuring in response to the GOP's performance in the midterm elections.
How it is being reported
- Trump mulls more MAGA ousters in first sit-down interview since Republican midterms blowoutPresident Trump spoke to 60 Minutes Friday, shortly before replacing White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles with Stephen MillerIndependent World · 7 Nov, 16:58
- Trump teases that there will be more firings in his inner circle after ousting Susie Wiles: 'I won't mention who'President Donald Trump, 80, sat down with 60 Minutes, just hours before he would announce Wiles' departure and replace her with Stephen Miller.Daily Mail · 7 Nov, 13:34
- Trump suggests Cabinet shakeups won’t stop at Susie Wiles in ‘60 Minutes’ interview: ‘Maybe a few changes’Trump says more Cabinet changes may follow Susie Wiles’ exit after GOP midterm losses; watch his “60 Minutes” remarks.New York Post · 7 Nov, 00:55
- Trump said to expect firings. Hours later, he announced Susie Wiles' departure.President Trump hinted at possible firings following Democrats' sweeping midterm wins, telling 60 Minutes' Ross Douthat he plans to make "maybe a few changes" to his Cabinet. Watch more of the interview Sunday only on 60 Minutes.CBS News · 7 Nov, 00:00
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