A fresh wave of exits could be on the cards in the Trump administration following the ouster of Attorney General Pam Bondi, with discussions underway about removing several top officials, including FBI Director Kash Patel, according to a report by The Atlantic.
The reported churn comes after a series of high-profile departures. Bondi’s exit on Friday follows last month’s firing of homeland security secretary Kristi Noem, while defense secretary Pete Hegseth has also removed Army Chief of Staff Randy George.
Citing people familiar with White House planning, The Atlantic reported that there are “active discussions” about more departures, including army secretary Daniel Driscoll and labor secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer.
The report noted that US President Donald Trump had long been reluctant to sack senior aides, viewing such moves as yielding to pressure from Democrats and the media. However, declining support following the launch of the Iran war appears to have altered that stance.
Amid these developments, speculation has intensified over Patel’s position. Earlier, a similar claim was made by former FBI agent Kyle Seraphin, speaking on far-right radio host Alex Jones’ show, he said the decision could come as soon as on Thursday.
However, The Atlantic report adds that no final call has been made. Sources who spoke on condition of anonymity said the timing remains uncertain and that Trump “had not yet made up his mind.”
The developments come as Patel faces mounting legal scrutiny. According to an Associated Press report, three fired FBI agents have filed a class action lawsuit seeking reinstatement, alleging they were unlawfully dismissed.
Bondi replaced by Todd BlancheTrump confirmed Bondi’s exit earlier and announced that deputy attorney general Todd Blanche will take over in an acting capacity.
