Trump White House sees high turnover rate in second term: Report
A report from the Brookings Institution indicates that turnover in President Trump's second term is high, though not as extreme as in his first term. As of April 15, 2026, 32% of his White House staff has departed or been promoted. The report highlights that while turnover is lower than in his first term, it remains significantly higher than that of most other presidents.
- ▪The turnover rate for Trump's 'A Team' staff is 32% as of April 2026.
- ▪In Trump's first term, the turnover rate was 66% during the first two years.
- ▪Three Cabinet members have departed in Trump's second year, all of whom were women.
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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.
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