President Donald Trump said he plans to make "maybe a few changes" to his Cabinet following midterm elections in which Democrats took control of the House and the Senate. He gave the answer in a 60 Minutes interview released on Nov. 6, after his party suffered major losses to Democrats in the midterms.1,2,3,4
The remarks followed an election in which Democrats took control of the House and the Senate, described as major losses for his party and sweeping midterm wins for Democrats.1,3
"I love my Cabinet," Trump said, adding, "I think they're good." He then said he would be doing "maybe a few changes."1,2,3
The Hill described his remarks on Nov. 7 as a statement that he will be making a few changes to his Cabinet following the midterm elections. CBS News described the same remarks as a hint at possible firings, while the Washington Examiner described them as an expectation that he would fire Cabinet members. The New York Post described them as a suggestion that shake-ups would occur.1,2,3,4
The interview was conducted by Ross Douthat of 60 Minutes, according to CBS News. CBS News said viewers would see more of the interview on Sunday only on 60 Minutes.3
Hours after Trump said to expect firings, he announced the departure of Susie Wiles, according to CBS News.3
CBS News listings described the White House move as Trump replacing Wiles with Stephen Miller. The listings also referred to Wiles by her role as chief of staff and pointed to discussion of what her legacy in that job would be.3
The Hill said his party suffered major losses at the hands of the Democrats who took control of the House and the Senate. CBS News described the Democratic performance as sweeping midterm wins.1,3
He said he loved his Cabinet and thought its members were good, while also saying a few changes were planned.1,3
The next step described in the material released is the broadcast of more of the 60 Minutes interview on Sunday.3
