Trump White House sees high turnover rate in second term: Report
A Brookings Institution report indicates that President Donald Trump's second administration has experienced a 32% turnover rate among its White House 'A Team' staff as of April 15, 2026, lower than his first term but still significantly higher than most past presidents. Twenty-two of the 68 tracked staff members have left or been promoted, with three Cabinet members departing in the second year. While the administration disputes the characterization of promotions as turnover, experts call the rate an outlier compared to other modern presidencies. The second term has seen more stability than the first, though tensions and changes persist, particularly within the National Security Council.
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Turnover in President Donald Trump‘s second administration may not be reaching the heights seen during his first White House term, but it’s approaching levels still higher than average for most commanders in chief, according to a Brookings Institution report. The report tracked the turnover rate for the “A Team,” staff members within the executive office, excluding Cabinet secretaries. It shows that since returning to office last year, Trump has shed 32% of his White House staff as of April 15, 2026.
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