Following today’s removal of Pam Bondi as U.S. Attorney General and last month’s replacement of Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, several people familiar with the White House’s plans tell The Atlantic there are active discussions about other senior officials soon leaving the Trump Administration, including FBI Director Kash Patel, Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer.

**WASHINGTON** — Following today’s removal of Pam Bondi as U.S. Attorney General and last month’s replacement of Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, several people familiar with the White House’s plans tell *The Atlantic* there are active discussions about other senior officials soon leaving the Trump Administration, including FBI Director Kash Patel, Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer.

The conversations, described by three officials who requested anonymity to discuss internal deliberations, center on a broader effort to “realign the team” ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

One source close to the White House said the president has grown frustrated with what he views as insufficient loyalty and slower-than-expected progress on key priorities such as border security enforcement and federal workforce reductions.

Bondi’s abrupt departure Friday morning came after weeks of reported tension over the pace of high-profile prosecutions. She was replaced on an acting basis by a senior Justice Department official. Noem’s exit last month followed criticism of her handling of immigration enforcement metrics.

White House officials have not confirmed the discussions about Patel, Driscoll, or Chavez-DeRemer. Patel, a longtime Trump ally installed as FBI director in January 2025, has faced internal questions about his management of ongoing investigations.

Driscoll, the Army secretary, and Chavez-DeRemer, the labor secretary, are also said to be under review as the administration seeks tighter coordination across national security and domestic policy.

The potential departures would mark the third major wave of senior-level changes in the young Trump administration. Aides say the president remains focused on delivering results but has repeatedly told confidants he wants “the right people in the right seats.”

The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.