Trump White House staffing & turnover stories

Nov 7, 2026

Trump offers Dana White the White House press secretary job

President Trump announced on Truth Social that he offered UFC CEO Dana White the position of White House press secretary, though it remained unclear whether the offer was serious. White has not confirmed acceptance.

Nov 7, 20268 sources

Nov 6, 2026

Stephen Miller replaces Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff

President Trump announced that Stephen Miller will replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, days after Republicans suffered sweeping midterm losses. Wiles will move to Trump's political operation while Miller, the architect of the administration's hardline immigration policies, takes over Monday.

Nov 6, 20268 sources

Trump signals post-midterm Cabinet firings in '60 Minutes' interview

President Trump told '60 Minutes' he expects to fire Cabinet members following Republicans' midterm losses, though he did not specify who, hours before announcing Susie Wiles' departure.

Nov 6, 20263 sources

Aug 31, 2026

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after months of tension with Pete Hegseth

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submitted his resignation to President Trump after repeated clashes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, leaving the service without several top leaders during the Iran conflict.

Aug 31, 20268 sources

Aug 9, 2026

Will Scharf named White House counsel, replacing David Warrington

President Trump announced Will Scharf, a longtime aide and former staff secretary, will become White House counsel in September, replacing David Warrington who is moving to the private sector.

Aug 9, 20263 sources