From surprise firings to voluntary resignations, the second Trump term has seen a cascade of high-profile departures — from Cabinet secretaries to agency chiefs. Read on to discover the full story!
Attorney General Pam Bondi was fired on April 2, 2026 and temporarily replaced by Todd Blanche. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer departed for the private sector in April 2026 amid reports of probes into behavior by associates. Homeland Security leader Kristi Noem was shifted to a new role in March 2026 and replaced by Sen. Markwayne Mullin.