President Trump signaled that former chief of staff Susie Wiles may not be the only high profile administration official heading for the exit after Republicans suffered brutal midterm election losses.

Trump teased possible Cabinet changes during a “60 Minutes” interview recorded only hours before Wiles was removed from her White House position. Republicans lost their majorities in both the House and Senate.

Correspondent Ross Douthat asked Trump whether he planned to terminate anyone from his team following those defeats. “I do,” Trump responded in a clip released Friday night.

Trump indicated the changes would be limited rather than a complete overhaul. “A little bit,” he said before praising his Cabinet and saying he could make a few changes.

Just hours after Trump told 60 Minutes he expected to fire members of his administration, he delivered his first: chief of staff Susie Wiles. Who will be next?

Watch President Trump's interview on 60 Minutes this Sunday at 7 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. https://t.co/hiWzOOmmx2 — 60 Minutes (@60Minutes) November 7, 2026

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The full interview is scheduled to air Sunday. It was recorded Friday morning, making Trump’s remarks especially timely once the personnel machinery started moving later that same day.

By Friday afternoon, Trump announced through Truth Social that Wiles would be replaced by longtime adviser Stephen Miller. The change was set to take effect Monday.

Wiles will move to Trump’s political operation rather than disappear from his orbit entirely. Trump thanked her for her White House service and praised her performance as chief of staff.

“Susie Wiles, who has done an outstanding job, will be moving over to the Trump Political Operation. I want to thank her for her service as Chief of Staff. She has done a great job!” Trump wrote.

"I am pleased to announce that Mr. Stephen Miller, the current Deputy Chief of Staff of the Trump Administration, and one of my most trusted advisors, will become the Chief of Staff starting Monday, November 9, 2026. Susie Wiles, who has done an outstanding job, will be moving over to the Trump Political Operation. I want to thank her for her service as Chief of Staff — She has done a great job!" - President Donald J. Trump

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) November 6, 2026

The announcement gave immediate weight to Trump’s televised hint that additional administration officials could be fired. Wiles became the first major departure disclosed after the interview, leaving open Trump’s suggestion that more changes may follow.

The “60 Minutes” promotional post directly tied Wiles’ exit to Trump’s comments about firing members of his administration. It also asked who might be next as speculation shifted toward other prominent officials.

The program said Trump’s interview would air Sunday at 7 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. The released clip also focused attention on War Secretary Pete Hegseth, who may face an impeachment vote when the House reconvenes next week.

Douthat asked Trump whether he continued to have confidence in Hegseth. “I do,” the president answered before discussing military actions and claiming victories in two wars.

“Look, we’ve won two wars. We’ve won Venezuela and taken out billions and billions and billions of dollars already, and we will be taking out many billions of dollars … we won that war in less than one hour,” Trump said.

Trump was then asked whether he credited Hegseth with the successful Venezuela operation. “No, but he was a part of it,” the president responded, offering support while stopping short of assigning him primary credit.

Lawmakers from both parties have questioned the Pentagon chief’s leadership and judgment before the possible impeachment vote. That scrutiny places Hegseth squarely within the broader discussion about possible administration changes.

Hegseth, however, ruled out voluntarily leaving his position earlier in the week. His message made clear that he does not intend to step aside as the House prepares to return.

“Just like the president. We don’t back down. And that especially applies now,” Hegseth declared in a nearly six minute video message released Thursday.

At the War Department: We Stand. We Fight. We Defend the Republic. https://t.co/Kkr0DazmCE

— Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (@SecWar) November 5, 2026

Trump’s comments created a straightforward warning for an administration already dealing with the political consequences of losing both congressional chambers. He praised his Cabinet, but his promise of potentially making a few changes was followed within hours by Wiles’ replacement.

The president did not identify the other officials who could be removed. For now, Miller is preparing to take over as chief of staff Monday while Wiles shifts to Trump’s political operation and Hegseth publicly vows to remain at his post.

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