Turnover in President Donald Trump‘s second administration may not be reaching the heights seen during his first White House term, but it’s approaching levels still higher than average for most commanders in chief, according to a Brookings Institution report.
The report tracked the turnover rate for the “A Team,” staff members within the executive office, excluding Cabinet secretaries. It shows that since returning to office last year, Trump has shed 32% of his White House staff as of April 15, 2026.
Of the 68 members the report tracked, 22 people either departed from the administration or were promoted.
An official within the Trump administration criticized the Brookings’ “turnover” data as “an inaccurate portrayal, since these staffers continue working for President Trump and his administration and do not depart.”
Dan Scavino, for example, was the White House deputy chief of staff before he was promoted to director of the White House presidential personnel
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