Donald Trump has dismissed Attorney General Pam Bondi on April 2 and had ousted Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem weeks earlier, prompting critics to question whether women are being singled out in his shakeups. Read on to discover the full story!
Lawmakers and commentators reacted promptly, saying the recent firings look like a pattern. Several voices argued men with public gaffes or controversies remain in place while the first two cabinet departures were women — a point that fueled claims of a misogynistic trend.
Observers pointed to male officials who have kept their jobs despite scrutiny. Reports in the story note Kash Patel faced criticism for using a government jet to visit a personal partner and for traveling to Milan, and Pete Hegseth drew ire over leaked discussions and behind-the-scenes behavior.