Discussions are underway in the US regarding the dismissal of FBI Director Kash Patel, US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, and the country's Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer from the Trump administration, The Atlantic reported on Thursday, citing sources familiar with the White House's plans, UNN writes.
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After "Pam Bondi's dismissal, which followed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's departure last month, cabinet members and other senior administration officials anxiously watched their phones, wondering if they would be next. One senior official didn't have to wait long: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired Army Chief of Staff General Randy George," the publication states.
Subsequently, the Pentagon confirmed that it had dismissed the US Army Chief of Staff.
"General Randy A. George will immediately retire as the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army. The War Department is grateful to General George for decades of service to our country. We wish him all the best in retirement," wrote US Assistant Secretary of War Sean Parnell on X.
Several people familiar with the White House's plans said that active discussions are underway regarding the departure of other administration officials, including FBI Director Kash Patel, Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer.
These individuals, it was stated, said that no timelines have yet been set and President Trump has not yet made a decision.
"But what was once the unofficial motto of Trump's second term - 'no scalps' - is no longer relevant," the publication notes.
Pam Bondi fired as US Attorney General - Media02.04.26, 20:33
President Trump announced on Truth Social on Thursday that US Attorney General Pam Bondi is leaving the country's Department of Justice.
"We love Pam, and she will be moving to a much-needed and important new position in the private sector, the date of which will be announced shortly, and our Deputy Attorney General, the very talented and respected lawyer Todd Blanche, will serve as Acting Attorney General," Trump announced.