Trump "reshuffles" cabinet: After the replacements of the Homeland Security Secretary and the Attorney General, is Commerce Secretary Lutnick next?

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Trump is brewing a new round of cabinet reshuffling. After Attorney General Pam Bondi was dismissed, Commerce Secretary Lutnick and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer have entered Trump's scrutiny. If this adjustment goes through, it will be the largest personnel reshuffle since this administration took office fifteen months ago.

According to Xinhua News Agency and Politico2, sources revealed that the White House is "actively discussing" the dismissal of FBI Director Kash Patel, Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, among other senior officials. President Trump has not yet made a final decision.

According to Politico’s report on Thursday, a government official familiar with the situation stated that Trump is "very angry and will undertake personnel adjustments". Bondi was removed from her post as Attorney General on Thursday, and former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem left office last month.

The White House has yet to make final decisions on Lutnick and Chavez-DeRemer, but insiders reveal both are in precarious positions.

White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers stated in a declaration that Chavez-DeRemer and Lutnick "are performing excellently for American workers and continue to have the President’s full support." However, this statement sharply contrasts with descriptions from several insiders, who bluntly say Lutnick is "on thin ice."

Reshuffling Background: Political Pressure & Midterm Election Anxiety

According to Politico citing two senior officials, the core logic behind this potential personnel shakeup is to purge cabinet members whom Trump perceives as "underperforming or attracting too much negative attention.”

A person close to the White House pointed out that Trump is eager to complete personnel arrangements before the midterms, partly because he fears that if Democrats expand their seats in the November elections, Senate confirmation for administrative nominations will become increasingly difficult. This means the reshuffle is not just for accountability of current officials, but also a strategic move to secure posts before the political window narrows.

The White House also acknowledges that this adjustment has an intentional political purpose—to signal "reviving the economy" to voters via personnel change. An official said that removing Lutnick would help the President "declare he is taking action on economic issues."

Lutnick: Wall Street Background Doesn’t Mask Internal Friction

Lutnick’s potential departure has long been a heated topic in Washington circles. Though he is an old friend of Trump’s, this Wall Street mogul has few allies in the cabinet and has long been caught in speculation about being ousted.

Critics describe him as tough and polarizing, and accuse him of pitching immature plans to the President, requiring others to clean up afterwards. According to Politico’s report in February, Trump himself has expressed dissatisfaction over Lutnick’s family allegedly profiting from government ties. Lutnick’s son works at Cantor Fitzgerald, which denies any conflict of interest but admits to having a "record-breaking year."

Moreover, earlier this year, Lutnick's name appeared in related documents involving Epstein, prompting bipartisan calls for his resignation, though he has not been accused of any criminal activity associated with Epstein.

A senior White House official said Trump has considered dismissing Lutnick multiple times, but never acted: "The President repeatedly weighed and then abandoned the idea."

Labor Secretary: Shadow of Internal Investigation

Chavez-DeRemer is also under pressure. The Labor Department’s Inspector General is investigating her, with charges including drinking during work, improper relations with a security officer, and staff allegedly arranging private travel for her via official events. Chavez-DeRemer denies any misconduct and the White House previously supported her.

A senior official stated that Chavez-DeRemer's status is "under discussion" but no decision has been made.

After Bondi's exit, Trump appointed Todd Blanche as Acting Attorney General on Thursday. A government official said Blanche is a "front-runner."

Meanwhile, a White House insider familiar with related discussions revealed that Trump met with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin on Tuesday to discuss California wildfires and the possibility of Zeldin succeeding as Attorney General.

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