Trump told 60 Minutes on Friday morning he’d fire “a little bit” after the midterm wipeout. By afternoon, Susie Wiles was out as chief of staff.
Why it matters
The first post-midterm personnel moves show whether the White House is reading the election as a demand for change — or doubling down.
Driving the news
- Asked by Ross Douthat whether he expects to fire anyone, Trump said: “I do… A little bit. I love my Cabinet. I think they’re good, but I’ll be doing maybe a few changes. I don’t want to mention who.”
- Hours later he named Stephen Miller to replace Wiles, effective Monday.
- Landing in Palm Beach Friday night, he told reporters he expects “very little” further turnover: “We have a great cabinet,” per AP.
- The full interview airs Sunday at 7 p.m. ET on CBS.
Between the lines: Hegseth
- Trump said he has confidence in Pete Hegseth: “We’ve won two wars. We’ve won Venezuela.”
- Asked if he credits Hegseth, Trump said: “No, but he was part of it.”
- The New York Post reports Hegseth may face an impeachment vote when the House returns next week; Hegseth said Thursday he won’t step aside.
The big picture
Democrats flipped more than 40 House seats and seven Senate seats, per CBS, with Mississippi and Alaska still uncalled. NBC News’ analysis: voters asked for change, especially on gas and grocery prices — and elevating loyalist Miller signals continuity.
What’s next
Watch Sunday’s broadcast for names, and watch DHS and the Pentagon — moves there would directly hit immigration policy and the Iran war.
Our view
“A few changes” promises nothing specific — and keeps every Cabinet member on edge, a familiar management style. The tell will be who goes: officials tied to prices and the war, or just the inconvenient ones.
FAQ
Who is Trump firing? He didn’t say. Only the Wiles-to-Miller swap is confirmed (effective Nov. 9).
When does the interview air? Sunday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m. ET/PT on CBS; extended version on YouTube.
Is Hegseth leaving? Trump says he has confidence; Hegseth says he won’t quit. Impeachment talk remains open.
Read also
- Stephen Miller Named White House Chief of Staff
- Hegseth’s Future: Would a New Secretary Change the War?
- Trump and Iran: Acknowledging the Cost Is Not an Exit Plan
Sources
- CBS News: Trump talks to 60 Minutes’ Ross Douthat (Nov. 6, 2026)
- New York Post: Trump suggests Cabinet shakeups won’t stop at Susie Wiles (Nov. 6, 2026)
- Mediaite: Trump hints at multiple Cabinet firings (Nov. 6, 2026)
- AP via Fox 8: The Latest — Trump replaces Wiles with Miller (Nov. 6–7, 2026)
- NBC News: Americans voted for change. Trump, so far, is delivering the same (Nov. 7, 2026)
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