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 , 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.
Shift in Trump’s approach
The report noted that US President 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.
One person close to the White House cited in the report said Trump was encouraged by the reaction to Noem’s removal, making him more inclined to proceed with Bondi’s ouster as well.
Amid these developments, speculation has intensified over Patel’s position. Earlier, a , speaking on far-right radio host Alex Jones’ show, he said the decision could come as soon as on Thursday.
“There is a decent possibility that Kash Patel is fired today and there is a total reshuffle,” Seraphin said, citing two sources. “The question is why and my guess is that Trump wants to make it look like its his idea and not while he is under pressure.”
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.”
Legal challenges mount against FBI leadership
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.
The lawsuit claims the agents were targeted for their involvement in investigations related to Trump’s efforts to overturn his 2020 election defeat. It describes the firings as part of a broader “retribution campaign.”
The three agents — Michelle Ball, Jamie Garman and Blaire Toleman — say they had between eight and 14 years of “exemplary and unblemished” service and were dismissed without cause or an opportunity to respond.
The case, filed in federal court in Washington, could have wider implications. If granted class action status, it may allow other dismissed agents to challenge their removals and seek reinstatement.
Bondi replaced by Todd Blanche
Trump confirmed Bondi’s exit earlier and announced that deputy attorney general Todd Blanche will take over in an acting capacity.
“We love Pam, and she will be transitioning to a much needed and important new job in the private sector, to be announced at a date in the near future, and our Deputy Attorney General, and a very talented and respected Legal Mind, Todd Blanche, will step in to serve as Acting Attorney General,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social.
