Trump told 60 Minutes to expect post-midterm firings

President Trump named Stephen Miller to succeed Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, an announcement that came only hours after Trump signaled to 60 Minutes that personnel changes were coming. Asked by correspondent Ross Douthat whether anyone would be dismissed now that Republicans have lost both chambers of Congress, the president answered, "I do, yeah. Little bit.", according to CBS News · The Independent.

Trump described his Cabinet as people he likes and trusts, but said a few alterations could still follow. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appears safe for the moment. CBS News reported this week that Trump had quizzed advisers on whether Hegseth should remain at the Pentagon, yet in the interview the president said he has confidence in the secretary. He then pointed to what he called two wars won, including Venezuela, which he said ended in under an hour and had yielded billions of dollars.

On Friday Trump told reporters he wanted a change at the top of his staff, remarking that leaders sometimes must make moves. CBS News reports Wiles handed in a resignation on Thursday, tied to the party's midterm losses.

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