Following major Republican losses in the 2026 midterm elections, President Donald Trump signaled upcoming Cabinet changes during a 60 Minutes interview. The announcement coincided with Chief of Staff Susie Wiles being reassigned and replaced by Stephen Miller. While Democrats secured majorities in both congressional chambers, War Secretary Pete Hegseth faces growing impeachment pressure in the House over the war in Iran, though Trump maintained confidence in Hegseth's position.
Trump's post-midterm 60 Minutes interview
- ▪60 Minutes correspondent Ross Douthat questioned President Donald Trump at the White House, about congressional investigations, the economy, and the wars in Iran and Ukraine
- ▪President Donald Trump stated in a 60 Minutes interview taped November 6, 2026, that he expects to make a few Cabinet changes following Republican midterm election defeats
White House staff changes
- ▪Following her departure as White House Chief of Staff, Susie Wiles is transitioning to a role within the Trump Political Operation
- ▪President Donald Trump announced on November 6, 2026, that Stephen Miller will replace White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles effective November 9, 2026
Midterm election results and losses
- ▪Democrats gained seven Senate seats in the 2026 midterm elections, leaving Republicans without majorities in both the House of Representatives and the Senate
- ▪Democrats gained control of the House of Representatives by picking up more than 40 seats, with over two dozen races uncalled following the 2026 midterm elections
Pete Hegseth tenure and impeachment threat
- ▪President Donald Trump expressed continued confidence in War Secretary Pete Hegseth during his November 6, 2026, interview with 60 Minutes correspondent Ross Douthat
- ▪War Secretary Pete Hegseth faces a potential impeachment vote in the House of Representatives, with lawmakers questioning his leadership and oversight of the war in Iran
- ▪War Secretary Pete Hegseth released a video message on November 5, 2026, stating that he would not voluntarily resign from his Cabinet post
Earlier Cabinet departures
- ▪Prior to Susie Wiles' departure, President Donald Trump had previously fired Attorney General Pam Bondi in April 2026 and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem a month prior
- ▪Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard resigned in June 2026, and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned on April 20, 2026, following allegations of workplace misconduct
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