Trump Says ‘a Few Changes’ Are Coming, Then Replaces His Chief of Staff

In a 60 Minutes interview, President Trump said he expects to make personnel changes after Republicans’ midterm losses. Hours later, he announced Stephen Miller would replace Susie Wiles as chief of staff. Here’s who has left, what Trump said about others, and what’s next.

By Quinn BallardPublished

As of November 7, 2026.

President Trump said he plans to make “a few changes” to his administration following Republicans’ loss of both chambers of Congress, and within hours named a new White House chief of staff.

What Trump said

In an interview with CBS’s 60 Minutes recorded Friday morning, correspondent Ross Douthat asked Trump whether he expected to fire anyone after the midterms. “I do, yeah. Little bit,” Trump said. “I love my Cabinet. I think they’re good. But I’ll … be doing maybe a few changes. I don’t wanna mention who.”

Asked whether he has confidence in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who faces a possible House impeachment vote next week, Trump said, “I do.” He went on to say the administration had “won two wars,” citing Venezuela. Asked whether he credits Hegseth, Trump said, “No. But he was a part of it.”

The full interview airs Sunday at 7 p.m. on CBS.

Who’s leaving

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles. Hours after the interview was recorded, Trump announced that Stephen Miller, his deputy chief of staff for policy and homeland security adviser, would replace Wiles starting Monday, November 9. Wiles managed Trump’s 2024 campaign and was the first woman to serve as White House chief of staff. Trump told reporters he “wanted to make a change.” In October, he had called reports that he was considering replacing her “fake news” and said she had his “COMPLETE confidence.”

Justice Department Civil Rights chief Harmeet Dhillon. Dhillon submitted her resignation Thursday. She told Fox News Digital she “wasn’t asked to resign,” that she decided to leave weeks ago, and that Wiles asked her to wait until after the midterms. Attorney General Todd Blanche praised her leadership. Former division attorneys criticized her tenure, during which about 300 career lawyers left and the division shifted its focus to conservative priorities.

Earlier this year, Trump also replaced three Cabinet members: Attorney General Pam Bondi, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer.

The impeachment push

  • Hegseth. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) has said he’ll force a House vote on impeachment articles against Hegseth when Congress returns next week. Massie wrote that his resolution is “a much gentler version” of what Democrats will do when they take control in January. Hegseth called the articles a “sham.” (Our explainer on Hegseth’s situation.)
  • Blanche. Some House Democrats, including Reps. Hank Johnson (Ga.) and Deborah Ross (N.C.), have voiced support for impeachment efforts against Blanche, The Hill reported. No Republicans have publicly backed impeaching him.

Context on Trump’s claims

Trump said the administration had “won two wars.” The U.S. carried out a military operation in Venezuela earlier this year. The war with Iran has not formally ended; the administration has called the fighting intermittent and, according to The Hill, is reviewing plans to resume operations.

What to watch

  • Sunday’s full interview for more on who else might be replaced.
  • The House impeachment vote on Hegseth, expected next week.
  • Senate confirmations. Republicans control the Senate until January, which makes the lame-duck period the easiest window for Trump to confirm any new Cabinet nominees.

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