Report Claims Trump Officials Are Preparing for a Shakeup At One Year Mark

The White House is preparing for the possibility of Cabinet changes as President Donald Trump nears the one-year mark of his second term in office. While no official decisions have been made, conversations are happening behind the scenes, according to multiple sources familiar with the discussions.

So far, Trump’s Cabinet has remained mostly steady. That stability appears to be intentional, as top officials aimed to avoid the rapid turnover that marked Trump’s first term in office. But as the administration hits its stride, some changes could be on the way.

One department that could see new leadership is the Department of Homeland Security, currently led by Secretary Kristi Noem. Noem, the former governor of South Dakota, has been a key player in carrying out the president’s agenda on immigration and deportation. Publicly, President Trump has continued to support Noem and praise her work, but sources say tension is growing behind the scenes — not because of Noem directly, but due to her close adviser Corey Lewandowski.

Lewandowski, a longtime Trump loyalist, has served as a special government employee at DHS and has been heavily involved in decision-making. Multiple officials have allegedly expressed frustration with his influence at the agency. They claim Lewandowski has clashed with other leaders, micromanaged operations, and reprimanded staff who he felt were not acting quickly enough on the administration’s policies.

In September, Trump held a meeting with both Noem and Lewandowski that reportedly turned tense. One source said the president left the meeting frustrated with Lewandowski, even though his relationship with Noem remained positive. The situation has sparked speculation that both Noem and Lewandowski could eventually step away from the department — either together or separately.

In response, White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson said the results at DHS “speak for themselves,” pointing to record deportations and stronger border security under Noem’s leadership. A DHS spokesperson also defended Lewandowski’s role, stating he’s holding officials accountable to carry out the president’s agenda.

Another Cabinet member whose future has been questioned is Energy Secretary Chris Wright. Wright, a former energy executive from Colorado, has reportedly faced criticism from some White House officials who believe he has been slow to push forward Trump’s energy promises. Some also claim his leadership has led to high staff turnover within the department.