Trump Talks Post-Midterm Firings in 60 Minutes Interview as Wiles Is Replaced
Reported by CBS News ·
Trump Signals Team Changes
In an interview with 60 Minutes, Trump said he was pleased with his Cabinet but might make some changes. He spoke with Ross Douthat in his first sit-down interview since Democrats’ sweeping midterm victories.
Wiles’ Departure Stands Out
Wiles was one of the most influential figures to leave the Trump administration. Her departure follows several Cabinet exits earlier this year.
Trump Discusses His Record
During the interview, Trump described what he called victories involving Venezuela and other matters. He also made claims about money and a war that he said lasted less than an hour.
Trump became widely known through television appearances in which he fired people. Despite that public image, the administration had seen relatively few departures before the recent changes.
Key points
- Trump said he might change his team during a 60 Minutes interview.
- Hours later, he named Stephen Miller to replace Susie Wiles as chief of staff.
- Earlier Cabinet departures included Pam Bondi, Kristi Noem and Lori Chavez-DeRemer.
- Trump has mostly kept his team intact aside from these departures.