Analyst predicts next Trump Cabinet member likely to be dismissed

Veteran commentator Paul Waldman argues that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is poised to become the next Trump Cabinet official to leave office, either by dismissal or resignation. He points to a pattern of turnover, with Kristi Noem and Pam Bondi already ousted and Lori Chavez-DeRemer departing voluntarily. Waldman highlights Hegseth’s contentious tenure, marked by internal Pentagon chaos, the resignation of Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, and the removal of dozens of senior officers.

He also references criticism over Hegseth’s handling of the Iran war, media bans, and alleged misuse of defense funds. According to Waldman, Hegseth’s growing public embarrassment makes him a likely target for Trump’s next personnel move.