List of dismissals and resignations in the second Trump administration
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Several political appointees appointed by Donald Trump, the 45th and 47th president of the United States, resigned or were dismissed during Trump's second term.
Department of Homeland Security
| Office | Name | Took office | Left office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Secretary of Homeland Security |
 Kristi Noem |
January 25, 2025 | March 31, 2026 | Noem was fired by Trump on March 5, 2026.[1] |
Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs in the United States Department of Homeland Security |
.jpg) Tricia McLaughlin |
2025 | February 17, 2026 | McLaughlin resigned from the Trump administration on February 17, 2026.[2][3] |
Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Homeland Security |
 Corey Lewandowski |
2025 | 2026 | Corey Lewandowski was fired amidst reports he had an affair with Kristi Noem.[4] |
Department of Justice
| Office | Name | Took office | Left office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Attorney General |
(2).jpg) Pam Bondi |
February 5, 2025 | April 2, 2026 | Bondi was fired by Trump on April 2, 2026.[5] |
Department of Labor
| Office | Name | Took office | Left office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 United States Secretary of Labor |
.jpg) Lori Chavez-DeRemer |
March 11, 2025 | April 20, 2026 | Chavez-DeRemer resigned on April 20, 2026.[6] |
Office of the Director of National Intelligence
| Office | Name | Took office | Left office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Director of the National Counterterrorism Center |
 Joe Kent |
2025 | March 17, 2026 | Appointed as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center. Resigned in protest of the Iran war on March 17, 2026.[7] |